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"NEW ORLEANS - A former Xavier University counselor has filed a lawsuit against she was fired for taking intermittent medical leave to take care of her mother.<br /><br />Terri Torregano filed suit against Xavier University of Louisiana in Orleans Parish District Court. The defendant removed the case to federal court in New Orleans on Aug. 7.<br /><br />Torregano began her employment with the defendant in 2003 as an outreach counselor. In September 2012, she requested intermittent leave to attend her elderly mother, who was recovering from a broken hip. Her request was approved, but she was terminated on Nov. 27, 2012 allegedly due to Xavier&rsquo;s financial challenges. According to the lawsuit, the defendant retained all other employees on the counseling and wellness staff.<br /><br />The defendant is accused of violating the Family and Medical Leave Act and Louisiana Wage laws.<br /><br />The plaintiff is seeking an award of damages for wages, salary, employment benefits, interest, liquidated damages, attorney&rsquo;s fees, and court costs.<br /><br />Torregano is represented by Nancy Picard of Robein, Urann, Spencer, Picard &amp; Cangemi in Metairie. A jury trial is requested.<br /><br />U.S. District Judge Sarah S. Vance is assigned to the case.<br /><br /><em>Case No. 2:13-cv-05292</em>"^^<http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema#string>
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