Case Facts
Legal Issues
Misc.
100

What social media platform did Deborah Ehling post on that triggered the case?

Facebook

100

Which federal law did Ehling claim MONOC violated by accessing her Facebook posts?

The Stored Communications Act (SCA)

100

True or False. Deborah Ehling was fired because of her lawsuit. 

False. She was fired because she failed to provide FMLA documentation and failed to return to work.

200

Did Ehling sue MONOC before or after beginning her last FMLA leave?

Before

200

Which part of the SCA did Ehling claim MONOC violated? 

Obtaining private posts without authorization

200

What employment status was Ehling placed on after MONOC saw her Facebook post?

Paid Suspension

300

What national incident did Ehling criticize in her Facebook post?

The Washington D.C. Holocaust Museum shooting.

300

Why did the court determine that the SCA did not apply to MONOC’s actions?

The coworker, Tim Ronco, voluntarily shared, making MONOC’s access legal and not a violation of the SCA.

300

Name one of the 11 additional violations Ehling committed besides lateness.

  • Late swipe-outs

  • Excessive call-outs

  • Refusing 911 calls

  • Missing paperwork

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