Melissa Nelson worked as a dental assistant for James Knight for more than 10 years . The couple had been married since 2008 and were expecting their first child in December. Nelson was fired because Knight and his wife felt she was a threat to their marriage . Nelson filed a lawsuit , arguing that Knight fired her because of her gender . `` The court got it absolutely right , '' says Knight 's attorney .
Melissa Nelson worked as a dental assistant for James Knight for more than 10 years . The couple had been married since 2008 and were expecting their first child in December. Nelson was fired because Knight and his wife felt she was a threat to their marriage . `` The court got it absolutely right , '' says Knight 's attorney .