Retaliation

Former Wake County Deputies Win $1 Million in Retaliation Lawsuit Against Ex-Sheriff Gerald Baker

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Raleigh, NC — In a significant legal decision, a former Wake County sheriff, Gerald Baker, has been ordered to pay $1 million in damages for retaliating against two of his former deputies. The jury’s verdict came after deliberations concluded that the ex-sheriff had wrongfully terminated the deputies in what appeared to be an act of retaliation. The case unfolded in the capital city of North Carolina, where the plaintiffs argued that their dismissal was a direct result of their involvement in activities that displeased their former boss. These included actions that Baker perceived as undermining … Read more

Jury Decides in Favor of Ex-Professor, Awards Nearly $4 Million in Retaliation Case After Sexual Harassment Complaint

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Philadelphia, PA – A former Pennsylvania professor was awarded nearly $4 million by a jury for what was determined to be retaliatory termination after she reported sexual harassment. This landmark decision highlights ongoing concerns regarding workplace retaliation in academic settings. The professor, whose identity has been withheld for privacy reasons, initially reported her colleague for behavior she classified as sexually inappropriate and unwelcome. Following her complaint, she experienced a series of professional setbacks which she argues were direct retaliations, leading to her eventual dismissal from the institution. The legal proceedings, which drew attention from advocacy … Read more

$3.9 Million Victory: Pennsylvania University and Officials Ordered to Pay in Whistleblower Retaliation Case

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Philadelphia, PA — In a landmark decision, a federal judge in Pennsylvania has ruled that a Pennsylvania university, its overseeing system, and two of its administrators must compensate a former business school dean with over $3.9 million. The jury found that the dean was wrongfully dismissed after he assisted an administrative assistant in reporting sexual harassment. The ruling highlights significant issues around workplace harassment and the protections afforded to those who advocate for victims. The dean, whose dismissal occurred under contentious circumstances, claimed that his termination was a direct result of his efforts to aid … Read more

WNBA Star Dearica Hamby Files Lawsuit Against League, Alleges Pregnancy Discrimination and Retaliation

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Los Angeles, CA – Sparks forward Dearica Hamby is taking legal action against the WNBA and her former team, the Aces, over allegations that she faced discriminatory treatment due to her pregnancy. The lawsuit, filed in Nevada, arrives after more than a year since her initial complaint sparked a league investigation, resulting in fines and disciplinary actions against the Aces. Hamby, who recently represented the U.S. in the 3×3 basketball event at the Paris Olympics and secured a bronze medal, claims she has faced “repeated acts of retaliation, intimidation, and discrimination” since her pregnancy became … Read more