COVID19

Federal Judge Reduces COVID-19 Vaccine Dismissal Award for Ex-CTA Employee from $425,000 to $300,000

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CHICAGO — A federal judge in Illinois has significantly reduced the damages awarded to a former employee of the Chicago Transit Authority from $425,000 to $300,000. This adjustment follows the individual’s claim that he was terminated unjustly for opting not to receive the COVID-19 vaccine. The case, which garnered attention due to its implications regarding vaccine mandates and employment rights, involved the employee arguing that his dismissal was retaliatory. The ruling reflects ongoing legal debates surrounding workplace vaccination policies, particularly as they relate to individual rights and corporate responsibilities. In recent years, the requirement for … Read more

Eye Doctor Secures $4 Million Verdict Against NYU Langone for Disability Discrimination After COVID-19 Battle

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A Manhattan jury has awarded $4 million to Dr. Habeeb Ahmad, an eye doctor from Long Island, who accused NYU Langone Health System of discrimination following his disability due to COVID-19. The jury’s decision outlines significant financial compensation, including $2 million for emotional distress, $1.775 million in back and front pay, and $250,000 in punitive damages against both NYU Langone and NYU’s Grossman School of Medicine. Ahmad’s direct supervisor, Dr. Doug Lazzaro, and labor relations manager Scott Mellynchuk were also named in the lawsuit. NYU Langone expressed disappointment with the verdict, with spokesperson Steve Ritea … Read more

Supreme Court Declines to Hear Michigan’s COVID-19 Shutdown Lawsuit, Leaving States’ Authority Intact

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Washington, D.C. — The U.S. Supreme Court has opted not to hear a case challenging the state of Michigan over its COVID-19 shutdown measures. The decision effectively ends the legal battle regarding restrictions imposed by Governor Gretchen Whitmer during the pandemic. The lawsuit was initially brought by several Michigan residents and business owners who argued that the governor’s actions violated their constitutional rights. They contended that the shutdown orders, which aimed to mitigate the spread of the virus, were excessive and harmful to their livelihoods. The case brought attention to the balance between public health … Read more

Mississippi Takes Bold Step: Federal Judge to Rule on Major COVID-19 Lawsuit Against China

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JACKSON, Miss. — A recent default notice in Mississippi’s ongoing lawsuit against the People’s Republic of China could lead to significant financial repercussions for the foreign nation. The outcome now rests with a federal judge, who will decide whether China owes the state compensation related to the damages incurred during the COVID-19 pandemic. Attorney General Lynn Fitch’s office awaits a decision from District Judge Taylor B. Neel, after Fitch initiated the lawsuit targeting China’s government and the Communist Party, accusing them of harmful actions that resulted in death, health-related injuries, and severe economic losses stemming … Read more