Tara Jackson’s legal battle against her former employer, a large warehouse company in Terrell, Texas, sheds light on allegations of discrimination and retaliation. On February 27, 2026, Jackson filed a complaint in the Northern District of Texas against Oldcastle OBE, accusing them of violating her rights under the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
The complaint outlines Jackson’s employment as a Packer Operator Technician at Oldcastle OBE’s Terrell warehouse. In August 2024, she took an approved FMLA leave due to a serious medical condition. Despite complying with all requirements and providing necessary documentation, she was never informed about any termination during her leave. Shockingly, on November 5, 2024—just days before her scheduled return—Jackson discovered from Human Resources that her employment had been terminated without prior notice.
Jackson accuses Oldcastle OBE of interfering with her FMLA rights by terminating her during protected leave and retaliating against her for exercising those rights. She also claims disability discrimination under the ADA, asserting that the termination was due to her medical condition. The complaint states that these actions resulted in lost wages, benefits, and emotional distress.
Seeking justice, Jackson demands back pay for lost wages and benefits due to termination, liquidated damages under FMLA provisions, compensatory damages for emotional distress under ADA and Texas law, front pay or reinstatement to an equivalent position if reinstatement is not feasible. Additionally, she seeks coverage for costs and attorney fees should she hire legal representation later.
The case is being overseen by Judge XBK in the Northern District of Texas under Case ID 3:26-cv-00657-X-BK. Tara Jackson represents herself pro se in this legal matter.
Source: 326cv00657_Tara_Jackson_v_oldcastle_Complaint_Northern_District_of_Texas.pdf
