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Lawsuit Emerges Following Fatal BART Incident as Family Demands Stricter Safety Measures

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SAN FRANCISCO — A lawsuit against Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART) is advancing following the tragic death of a woman who was fatally pushed onto the tracks of an oncoming train a year ago. The incident, which has raised significant concerns about platform safety, occurred in July 2023 at the Powell Street Station. Corazon Dandan, 74, was on her way home after completing a night shift as a telephone operator at the Hilton’s Parc 55 Hotel in Union Square when the alleged attack took place. According to prosecutors, she was pushed by 49-year-old Trevor Belmont, … Read more

Legal Battle Intensifies: Family of BART Victim Seeks Justice as Case Advances Against Transit Authority

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SAN FRANCISCO — Nearly a year has passed since 74-year-old Corazon Dandan lost her life after being pushed onto the tracks at a BART station, an incident that has prompted a series of legal actions involving her family and the transit agency. Dandan was waiting for her train after work when the tragic event occurred, leading to two significant legal cases: one against BART by her family, and another by the San Francisco District Attorney’s Office against Trevor Belmont, the man accused of her death. In recent developments, a California Superior Court has decided to … Read more

Judge Confirms $7.8 Million Verdict in COVID Vaccine Lawsuit Involving BART Employees

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San Francisco, CA — A federal judge has confirmed a $7.8 million jury verdict awarded to a former Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART) employee. The employee alleged wrongful termination after raising concerns over the agency’s handling of COVID-19 safety measures, including its vaccine mandate. This decision reinforces the consequences faced by employers for disregarding worker rights, especially during public health crises. The case centered around David Joules, who claimed he was dismissed for his vocal opposition to BART’s mandated coronavirus vaccinations which he argued were implemented without proper consideration of staff feedback. Joules, who had … Read more

Jury Rules in Favor of BART Employees: $7.8 Million Awarded for Denied Religious Accommodations in Vaccine Mandate Case

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San Francisco, CA – In a landmark decision, a federal jury awarded over $7 million to six former employees of the San Francisco Bay Area Rapid Transit District (BART) who were terminated after refusing the COVID-19 vaccine on religious grounds. The verdict was reached after a thorough two-day deliberation period, culminating in a unanimous decision favoring the plaintiffs, who claimed their religious beliefs were unjustly overlooked. The case, which has been closely monitored since its inception in late 2021, began when BART implemented a vaccine mandate without providing religious accommodations, prompting both local and national … Read more