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$12 Million Awarded to Michigan Woman Fired Over Vaccine Refusal on Religious Grounds

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Detroit, MI — A federal jury has awarded a Catholic woman $12 million after she was dismissed by Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan for not complying with the company’s COVID-19 vaccination mandate on grounds of religious belief. This landmark decision has sparked widespread attention due to its implications on religious accommodation in the workplace. Lisa Domski, a remote worker at Blue Cross for many years, was terminated in January 2022 after her application for a religious exemption was refused. The denial led to legal action which has culminated in a multi-million dollar verdict against … Read more

$12 Million Verdict for Catholic Woman Fired Over COVID Vaccine Exemption Claim

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Detroit, MI — A federal jury recently ordered Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan to pay $12 million to a former employee who claimed religious discrimination after being terminated for refusing a COVID-19 vaccination. The Catholic woman, who worked remotely, had sought a religious exemption, which the health insurance giant denied. The court’s decision underscores a significant confrontation between employer mandates and individual religious rights amidst the ongoing global health crisis. The jurors concurred that the dismissal constituted both religious discrimination and an illegal termination of employment. The case arrives at a contentious time when … Read more

Doctor Wins $2 Million Lawsuit After Being Fired for Lawfully Handling DEA Subpoena

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In a notable breach of contract and interference case concerning medical practice rights, Dr. T, an internal medicine specialist and co-owner of a concierge service in partnership with Dr. M, won a lawsuit against a large health system. The duo originally partnered with the health system in 2010, allowing them to provide 24-hour access to their patients and expand their practice while the health system supplied malpractice insurance, though without taking ownership in their practice. The conflict began in spring 2020 when Dr. T received a subpoena from the DEA requesting medical records of a … Read more

Jury Convicts Woman Who Fired Shots at Portland Airport in Desperate Bid for Intervention

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PORTLAND, Ore. — In a disturbing incident at Portland International Airport last year, a woman discharged a firearm into the terminal’s ceiling before surrendering to authorities. Local officials recently disclosed that the shooter, Laura Patterson, 48, of Kennewick, Washington, expressed her actions were a desperate bid for intervention to prevent her from harming her family members residing in another state. A Multnomah County jury has since convicted Patterson on multiple indictments, including unlawful use of a weapon with a firearm, possession of a loaded firearm in public places, and reckless endangerment. This verdict followed a … Read more