Wednesday, February 9, 2000
Karen Irven v. Dept. of Health &
Rehabilitative Services
No. 94,926
Place of Origin
Polk County
Facts
Irven sued HRS on grounds it illegally fired her after she
disclosed alleged misconduct by fellow workers in a child
abuse case. At trial she won back pay and related damages.
On appeal, the Second District reversed and instructed the
trial court to enter judgment in favor of HRS. Irven
appeals.