The 11th Circuit Court recently dismissed former CSX employee William Hitt’s whistleblowing claims relating to safety concerns. According to Judge Andrew L. Brasher, while the evidence showed that Hitt engaged in protected activities by refusing to work during a lightning storm and operating at speeds he deemed unsafe, there was insufficient evidence to prove that these actions contributed to his termination by CSX. The ruling underscores the court’s stringent requirements for linking whistleblowing activities directly to adverse employment actions. More details on the judge’s reasoning can be read here.