Termination

Michigan Jury Sides With Woman, Awards Multi-Million Dollar Settlement Over COVID-19 Vaccine Job Termination

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Detroit, MI — A Michigan jury has awarded a substantial sum to a woman who alleged she was unjustly terminated from her job for declining to receive the COVID-19 vaccine. The compensation, amounting to millions, underscores ongoing legal and ethical debates surrounding workplace vaccine mandates. The woman, a former corrections officer at a county jail, took legal action claiming wrongful dismissal and violation of her rights. Her refusal to comply with the vaccine requirement by her employer sparked a contentious legal battle which culminated in her favor, as the jury awarded her $1.57 million for … Read more

Las Vegas Cocktail Server Wins Over $300K in Court for Wrongful Termination Over FMLA Dispute

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Las Vegas, NV — A cocktail server at Wynn Las Vegas has been awarded $321,200 by a jury for wrongful termination claims related to company policies on medical leave. The U.S. District Court concluded a five-day trial scrutinizing Tiare Ramirez’s dismissal in 2017, determining that her employer had unjustly interfered with her rights under the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA). Tiare Ramirez, who helped launch the high-profile establishment’s cocktail services in November 2008, faced termination nine years later in November 2017. Her dismissal sparked a legal battle when she alleged that Wynn interfered with … Read more

Loudoun Parents File Lawsuit Against School Board After Early Termination of Public Comment Session

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Leesburg, VA — A group of parents in Loudoun County are taking legal action against their local school board following an incident in which officials ceased accepting public comments during a meeting. The parents argue that this action violated their First Amendment rights and are seeking legal remedies. The lawsuit stems from a policy meeting held by the Loudoun County School Board where contentious issues including transgender student rights and critical race theory were discussed. The meeting, held in June, attracted significant public interest, with many community members attending to voice their opinions. During the … Read more

Former UPS Driver Awarded $238 Million in Landmark Wrongful Termination Case in Washington

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Seattle, WA – In a landmark legal decision, a former UPS driver was awarded a staggering $238 million by a Washington jury, pioneering one of the highest single-plaintiff employment law verdicts in the U.S. This exceptional verdict concludes a long-standing battle over alleged wrongful termination due to disability discrimination. The driver, John Doe, whose name has been changed to protect his privacy, sued UPS for wrongful termination after he was dismissed following a work-related injury. Doe had been employed by UPS since 1989. In 2019, he injured his back while on duty, which left him … Read more