Retaliation

Neurosurgeon’s Whistleblower Victory: Jury Awards $5.8 Million for Retaliation in Patient Safety Dispute

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An Orange County jury has awarded $5.8 million in damages to Dr. Mark Linskey, a neurosurgeon previously affiliated with UC Irvine, in a case surrounding allegations of retaliation following his whistleblower complaint regarding patient safety risks and misuse of resources. This verdict, reached on May 9, represents a significant chapter in Linskey’s long-standing legal battle with university officials. Dr. Linskey, a board-certified neurosurgeon and former chair of the Department of Neurological Surgery at UC Irvine, has faced legal challenges since 2016 after filing complaints against former UCI School of Medicine Dean Ralph Clayman and former … Read more

Former Long Island Housing Investigator Files Lawsuit Alleging Discrimination and Retaliation in Nonprofit Workplace

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Bohemia, New York — A former fair housing investigator at a Long Island nonprofit has filed a federal lawsuit alleging workplace discrimination and retaliation after raising concerns about derogatory comments made by a colleague. JaNeen West claims her experience at Long Island Housing Services led her to leave her role in January 2023, less than a year after she was hired. In the lawsuit, filed last week in Central Islip, West alleges that a coworker made several sexist remarks, asserting that women should take care of household duties and child-rearing. When she reported these comments … Read more

Harvard Expands Lawsuit Against Trump Administration, Alleging Retaliation in $2.6 Billion Funding Battle

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Harvard University filed an amended lawsuit on Tuesday in Cambridge, Massachusetts, seeking to add two more federal agencies to its ongoing legal battle with the Trump administration. The lawsuit now targets the U.S. Department of Agriculture and the Department of Housing and Urban Development, amidst escalating government actions that could affect more than $2.6 billion in federal funding along with future grants. The amended complaint came shortly after the government announced an additional $450 million cut to the university’s funding. Harvard asserts that these actions violate its First Amendment rights and federal legal protocols. The … Read more

Former Chief People Officer Wins $3.3 Million After Retaliation for Exposing Pay Disparities

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Memphis, Tennessee — A jury has awarded nearly $3.3 million to a former chief people officer (CPO) after finding that she faced retaliation for raising concerns about pay discrepancies and potential wage violations at the Reaves Law Firm. This decision highlights the ongoing challenges surrounding workplace discrimination and fairness in pay practices. The plaintiff, an attorney with extensive experience in employment law, was brought on board by the Memphis-based personal injury firm with the goal of improving workplace culture and serving as a mediator between the firm’s founder and staff. Tensions escalated when the founder … Read more