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Federal Judge Slashes $198 Million in Damages from UPS Lawsuit Verdict, Upholds $39.6 Million for Emotional Distress

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Yakima, WA — A former Black employee of United Parcel Service (UPS) was awarded a substantial sum in damages after alleging racial discrimination and wrongful termination, although a significant portion of the original jury verdict was later reduced by a federal judge. Tahvio Gratton, the former UPS employee, won a $238 million jury decision in September, but Judge Thomas Rice has since deemed $198 million in punitive damages to be unsupported by the evidence, leaving Gratton with $39.6 million for emotional distress. The case stemmed from several complaints Gratton filed from 2018 to 2021 with … Read more

Judge Slashes UPS Discrimination Payout from $237.6 Million to $39.6 Million Amidst Ongoing Legal Battle

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Yakima, Washington — A federal judge significantly decreased the amount of monetary compensation awarded to a former United Parcel Service (UPS) driver from $237.6 million to $39.6 million in a lawsuit over alleged workplace discrimination and wrongful termination. The case, which centers on claims of racial bias and improper conduct at a UPS facility, raises important questions about workplace culture and employee treatment. The reduction in the award was announced following a court decision on Friday by U.S. District Judge Thomas Rice. He ruled against the initial $198 million punitive damages that had been granted … Read more

Judge Drastically Cuts Award in UPS Discrimination Case, Rejects $198 Million in Punitive Damages

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Yakima, Wash. — In a significant legal adjustment, a federal judge has significantly reduced a punitive damages award against United Parcel Service in a case involving allegations of workplace discrimination and wrongful termination. The initial jury verdict, which sided with former UPS driver Tahvio Gratton, awarded him $237.6 million. However, after further judicial review, the punitive damages were cut down to $39.6 million. The judicial review was prompted by UPS’ appeal, addressing the excessive nature of the punitive award decided by the jury. US District Judge Thomas Rice, ruling on the matter, deemed the original … 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