AZA News January 2006 Joseph Ahmad Obtains Jury Verdict in FMLA Case In January 2006, Joseph Ahmad obtained a judgment of nearly $400,000 on behalf of a corporate pilot who filed suit against a large Houston company under the Family Medical Leave Act. The chief pilot went on medical leave. Shortly after the pilot returned to work, the corporation terminated him. The corporation argued that the pilot had been terminated for failure to comply with safety obligations. Prior to trial, the company offered $5,000 to settle the case. The jury unanimously found that the corporation violated the Family Medical Leave Act. Results obtained depend on the facts of each case. Every case is different. Similar results may not be obtained in your case. *Mr. Ahmad is board certified in labor and employment law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization. **Mr. Zavitsanos is board certified in civil trial law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization. © 2004 Ahmad, Zavitsanos & Anaipakos. All rights reserved