Pennsylvania Court Holds Employees May Sue Under Medical Marijuana Act

Pennsylvania’s Medical Marijuana Act creates a private right of action for medical marijuana users to sue their employers, according to a state court. The plaintiff in Pamela Palmiter v. Commonweath Health Systems, Inc., was fired from her job as a medical assistant a drug screening was positive for marijuana. She had previously informed her employer about her status as a medical marijuana patient and was told it would not affect her employment. She asserted claims for violation of the Pennsylvania Medical Marijuana Act (MMA), breach of contract, invasion of privacy, violation of public policy, and intrusion on seclusion.

 

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