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United Press International - Thursday, February 18, 1999
John Casselberry is asking for more than $1 million from North Broward Rehabilitation and Nursing Center for firing him after he submitted a request for a medical leave.
The Center is owned by Kentucky-based Ventas Inc. which issued a statement saying, "Patient care is our No. 1 objective and all employees must be able to perform their essential job duties. While it is unfortunate that Mr. Casselberry is ill, his termination was for legitimate, nondiscriminatory reasons and had nothing to do with his alleged disability."
The 30-year-old Casselberry said he received both pay raises and promotions during the 14-months he worked at the Nursing Center.
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