Termination

Former Michigan Police Chief Sues City Over Alleged Whistleblower Mistreatment and Unlawful Termination

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GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — Legal action has been initiated against the City of White Cloud by the former police chief, Daniel Evans, who alleges wrongful termination and multiple breaches of state and constitutionally ensured rights. Daniel Evans, who served as the community’s police chief for eight years until his dismissal in October 2024, claims that his firing violated due process under the U.S. Constitution and Michigan’s Whistleblower Protection Act. The case, filed on Friday by his attorney Katherine Smith Kennedy, also accuses the City Manager, April Storms, of defamation and other improprieties in her managerial … Read more

Zurich North America Faces $80 Million Payout in Wrongful Termination Suit Over Untracked PTO Claims

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Last year, a high-profile legal battle captivated the attention of the business and legal communities after three former management employees of Zurich North America filed a lawsuit against their ex-employer. The allegations stemmed from claims that they were wrongfully terminated after taking paid time off that was informally granted by a supervisor for their exceptional performance. This lawsuit not only highlighted the complexities of workplace benefits management but also exposed the potential repercussions for corporations when internal policies are not transparently enforced. The incident occurred when the trio, who were part of the workers’ compensation … Read more

Jury Awards $34.7 Million to Former Walmart Driver Over False Fraud Allegations and Wrongful Termination

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San Bernardino, Calif. – A former Walmart truck driver, who claimed he was unfairly fired while on medical leave, has won a substantial legal victory. A San Bernardino County jury awarded Jesus “Jesse” Fonseca $34.7 million, finding that Walmart falsely accused him of fraud after he suffered injuries in a job-related accident. Fonseca, a 14-year veteran at Walmart’s Apple Valley Distribution Center, sustained injuries when his truck was rear-ended by another vehicle. Following the incident, he submitted a workers’ compensation claim, only to be dismissed from his position after being accused by the company of … Read more

Victory for 2 Live Crew: Jury Awards Copyrights Back to Hip-Hop Legends Under Termination Rights

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Miami, FL — In a landmark ruling that underscores the complexities of copyright law, a Florida jury has decided in favor of the iconic hip-hop group 2 Live Crew, allowing them to reclaim the copyrights to several of their albums. This decision comes decades after the original copyrights were transferred following bankruptcy proceedings. The verdict, delivered on October 16, 2024, hinged on the interpretation of termination rights under the U.S. Copyright Act, an area seldom litigated until now. The case involved 2 Live Crew members and their heirs versus Lil’ Joe Records, Inc., which acquired … Read more