Eighth Circuit Recognizes Cat’s Paw Liability Under Minnesota Whistleblower Act
In Chavez-Lavagnino v. Motivation Educ. Training, Inc., 767 F.3d 744 (8th Cir. 2014), the Eighth Circuit held an employer liable for violating the Minnesota Whistleblower Act, Minn. Stat. § 181.932, and for wrongful termination in violation of public policy, despite the fact that the employer did not give authority to fire employees to the supervisor […]