MetLife Settles Pregnancy, Disability Discrimination Claims

A former MetLife Group Inc. employee settled a lawsuit alleging that the company said her pregnancy-related absences were ineligible for coverage under the state’s family leave statute and later terminated her, according to a text entry on the District of Connecticut’s docket.

Judge S. Dave Vatti oversaw a settlement conference on Tuesday, the same day the text entry appeared.

• The US District Court for the District of Connecticut ruled earlier this month that because Renee Carter lacked a timely claim under the state’s family and medical leave act for interference with her leave rights, she couldn’t pursue the tort ...