Employee brought a civil rights action in federal court, con…

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Emplоyee brоught а civil rights аctiоn in federаl court, contending that she was denied maternity leave under the Family and Medical Leave Act and was wrongfully fired from her job. Employee filed a motion in limine asking the court to preclude any mention of her prior alcohol abuse or excessive absenteeism. The court granted the motion as to Employee’s alcoholism but denied the motion as to her excessive absenteeism ruling that the evidence was relevant to wrongful termination claim. At the end of the jury trial, the jury entered a verdict in favor of Employee awarding her $5,000 in damages. After entry of judgment, Employee took a timely appeal, contending that the court erroneously denied a portion of her motion in limine.May Employee appeal the court’s order denying in part her motion in limine?

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