Tire Store Manager Advances Some Claims in Bias, Retaliation Row

A former tire store manager who took time off for mental health reasons can pursue a leave interference claim and some disability bias and retaliation allegations, but other portions of his suit fell short.

The worker sufficiently pleaded that Discount Tire Co. of Colorado Inc. interfered with his Family and Medical Leave Act rights, retaliated against him for exercising them, and discriminated against him based on a perceived disability, the US District Court for the District of Colorado said. But he didn’t plausibly allege constructive discharge, the Tuesday order said.

Plaintiff Matthew Schlagel worked for Discount Tire at multiple ...