Lansing – A Michigan Department of Health & Human Services employee has settled her disability discrimination lawsuit against the department. The lawsuit alleges state officials discriminated against her because she has multiple sclerosis. Becky Harte, a 39-year old DeWitt woman, had worked for the state since 2000. She sought $1.3 million in her filing for in Ingham County Court filing. She accused her supervisors of disability discrimination by denying her promotions and harassing her about taking FMLA intermittent leave. The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission also ruled the evidence supported her claims. The case settled for an undisclosed amount.

This case was featured numerous media outlets. You can read more at State worker who alleged discrimination settles lawsuit (freep.com) and Disability worker with MS sues state for discrimination (freep.com)