"After investigating the circumstances and reviewing Shipton's medical documentation, BGE believed he had been misusing leave.... Shipton's conflicting paperwork and BGE's investigation reasonably gave rise to an honest belief on the part of the employer at the time of his firing that Shipton was misusing FMLA leave -- even if that later turned out not to be the case. Accordingly, the court found in favor of BGE and against Shipton on his FMLA retaliation claim." [Shipton v. Baltimore Gas and Elec. Co., No. 23-1360 (4th Cir. Jul. 31, 2024)]  MORE >>