Jury Awards Ex-UPS Driver Over $237 Million in Historic Racial Discrimination Case
Yakima, Wash. — A former United Parcel Service (UPS) driver was awarded more than $237 million in damages by a Yakima jury, marking possibly the largest such award for a discrimination case in Washington state history. The verdict reflects both compensatory and punitive damages for the plaintiff, Tahvio Gratton, who alleged racial discrimination and a hostile work environment during his tenure with the company. The legal proceedings, held at the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Washington on Thursday, concluded with Gratton receiving $39.6 million for emotional distress and an additional $198 million … Read more