Question

I need a summary of the case Horn V. Knight Facilities Management -GM, INC., 556 Fed. Appx. 452, 2014 WL 715711 (6th Cir. 2014) as well as the ruling to understand it better.

Answer 1

It is an example of case related to dispute between an employer and employee. It tells the story of an employee who has sensitivity for certain chemical exposure. Her nature of work is of type in which she has to face chemical exposure without any excuse.

This contradictory situation is the base of this case. Knight Facilities Management is an organisation for which Cynthia works as a Janitor. She worked there for two years. Her job was to clean floor and rooms. She developed a sensitivity for cleaning chemicals.

She started feeling uneasiness. She consulted a doctor and he advised her to remain far away from exposure of these chemicals. She asked permission for using respirators. Organisation refused to provide her respirator in order to save extra expenses.

In addition, she was also fired.She decided to take the court's assistance. She also won the case as all the situations were in her favour. She asked facilities based on genuine reasons. Her doctor also provided certificates in her favour. Her case was strong enough to make an impression. She fought for morality and won also.