In,Lawler v. Montblanc North America, where Lawler was fired soon after telling her supervisor that for medical reasons she could not work more than 20 hours per week the appeals court held she could sue the employer for mental distress.

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In Lawler v. Montblanc North America, the appeals court held that Lawler could not sue the employer for mental distress because her claim was preempted by the California Workers' Compensation Act, which provides the exclusive remedy for injuries arising out of and in the course of employment, including psychological injuries.

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