A construction worker has filed a lawsuit against his former employer, alleging wrongful termination after seeking workers’ compensation benefits. Albert T. Snow Jr. filed the complaint in the Circuit Court of Pinellas County, Florida, on August 23, 2024, against Greeno Construction LLC.

According to the complaint, Snow was employed by Greeno Construction LLC and suffered an injury on April 23, 2024, while working in St. Petersburg, Florida. The incident occurred when Snow’s pant leg got caught on some scaffolding, causing him to fall six feet to the ground. Despite informing his employer about the accident and making a valid claim for workers’ compensation benefits, Snow alleges that he was terminated from his job on May 23, 2024.

Snow contends that his termination was directly related to his filing for workers’ compensation benefits. He cites Florida Statute 440.205 which prohibits employers from discharging or threatening employees who make valid claims for compensation under the Workers’ Compensation Law. “No employer shall discharge, threaten to discharge, intimidate, or coerce any employee by reason of such employee’s valid claim for compensation or attempt to claim compensation under the Workers’ Compensation Law,” states the statute.