FORT MYERS – A former employee is suing Florida Power and Light Company claiming he faced retaliation and eventually was terminated after notifying the company of his need for intermittent leave due to a serious health condition.

Kyle Cavaliere filed his complaint in federal court against Florida Power and Light Company citing violations of the Family & Medical Leave Act.

According to court documents, Cavaliere had been employed by FPL as a restoration specialist since June 19, 2017. In February 2023, Cavaliere says he encountered a serious health condition marked by mental and emotional impairments such as anxiety and depression. To address this, he notified FPL of his need for intermittent FMLA leave, a request that was approved beginning April 23, 2023.