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Jury Awards $425,000 to Former CTA Employee Fired Over COVID Vaccine Dispute

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CHICAGO — A jury has ruled in favor of a former Chicago Transit Authority employee, awarding him $425,000 in damages after he contended he was wrongfully terminated for refusing the COVID-19 vaccine due to his deeply held religious beliefs. Kevin McCormick claimed that his dismissal violated his rights when he sought a religious exemption from the mandate. According to McCormick, he was not granted the exemption and subsequently lost his job, a move he argued was discriminatory. The jury’s decision, announced on Friday, acknowledged McCormick’s claims and affirmed that his rights were indeed compromised. The … Read more

Shots Fired in Troy: Police Launch Investigation Following Disturbing Incident

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TROY, N.Y. — Law enforcement officials are investigating a shooting incident that occurred late Wednesday in a neighborhood in Troy, raising concerns among residents regarding safety in the area. Authorities received multiple reports of gunfire around 10 p.m. near the intersection of Eighth Street and Campbell Avenue. Officers responded promptly and found evidence consistent with a shooting, including shell casings scattered on the ground. Fortunately, there were no immediate reports of injuries as a result of the incident. Local detectives have launched a thorough investigation, canvassing the area for witnesses and reviewing surveillance footage to … Read more

Justice for Firefighters: Federal Jury Awards $1 Million to Kentucky Duo Fired for Union Activism

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LEXINGTON, Ky. — A federal grand jury recently awarded $1 million to two former firefighters in Kentucky who claimed they were wrongfully terminated for their efforts to form a union. Jamie Bottom and Derrick Steele, both of the Harrodsburg Fire Department, were fired in March 2023 shortly after being elected to leadership roles in the newly established union. The jury delivered its verdict on July 18, concluding that the firings were illegal. Steele, a captain, and Bottom, a lieutenant, had begun advocating for better working conditions, including complaints about low staffing, inadequate training, and financial … Read more

San Diego Mayor’s Cost-Cutting Move Sparks Discrimination Lawsuit from Fired Chief Operating Officer

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San Diego, CA – The City of San Diego is facing a lawsuit following the termination of its former Chief Operating Officer, Eric Dargan. In a cost-cutting move described by Mayor Todd Gloria, Dargan’s position was eliminated to contribute to closing a $258 million budget shortfall. The decision, announced in February, also eradicated an annual salary of $375,000. During a press statement on February 18, Mayor Gloria expressed gratitude towards Dargan for his contributions to the city, describing the decision as a budgetary necessity. However, this financial maneuver has led to legal complications, as Dargan … Read more