Vaccine

Detroit Jury Awards $133,000 to Man Fired Over Vaccine Mandate Due to Religious Beliefs

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Detroit, MI – A Canton man recently received a $133,000 jury award, concluding a legal battle that highlights persistent tensions between employer vaccine mandates and individual religious beliefs. The verdict, issued in Detroit on Thursday, ruled in favor of 56-year-old Harry Yeremian, who was dismissed from his managerial position at the MGM Grand Detroit casino due to his refusal to comply with its COVID-19 vaccination requirement. Yeremian, a devout Catholic, argued that his dismissal from the gaming venue was a case of religious discrimination. He claimed his faith prevented him from receiving the vaccine and … Read more

Michigan Woman Awarded $12 Million After Losing Job Over Vaccine Exemption Refusal Based on Religious Beliefs

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Detroit, MI – A Detroit federal court jury awarded over $12 million to a former employee of Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan on Friday, who was dismissed after she declined the COVID-19 vaccination on religious grounds. The substantial award includes $10 million in punitive damages. Lisa Domski, a longtime employee with over 30 years at Blue Cross, brought the case alleging religious discrimination when the company failed to honor her request for a vaccination exemption. Domski claimed her refusal to receive the vaccine was due to her Catholic beliefs, a position she maintained was … Read more

Florida Grand Jury Report Unveils Ethical Concerns and Lack of Transparency in COVID-19 Vaccine Development

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Tallahassee, FL — A Florida grand jury tasked with probing the legitimacy of actions and misconduct related to the COVID-19 vaccine has concluded its investigation. The findings were detailed in a 144-page report that underscores significant concerns but stops short of criminal indictments against pharmaceutical giants including Pfizer and Moderna. In December 2022, Governor Ron DeSantis initiated the request for a statewide grand jury to scrutinize the development, approval, and marketing procedures of COVID-19 vaccines. This came amidst growing concerns about the transparency and ethics of pharmaceutical practices during the pandemic. Subsequently, the Florida Supreme … Read more

Judge Confirms $7.8 Million Verdict in COVID Vaccine Lawsuit Involving BART Employees

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San Francisco, CA — A federal judge has confirmed a $7.8 million jury verdict awarded to a former Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART) employee. The employee alleged wrongful termination after raising concerns over the agency’s handling of COVID-19 safety measures, including its vaccine mandate. This decision reinforces the consequences faced by employers for disregarding worker rights, especially during public health crises. The case centered around David Joules, who claimed he was dismissed for his vocal opposition to BART’s mandated coronavirus vaccinations which he argued were implemented without proper consideration of staff feedback. Joules, who had … Read more