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$34.7 Million Verdict Against Walmart After Defaming Injured Truck Driver Over Medical Restrictions

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San Bernardino, California — In a striking court decision, Walmart Inc. has been ordered to pay a former truck driver $34.7 million after a jury found the retailer guilty of defamation and other charges. The case, which centers around accusations of “gross misconduct” and violations of “integrity” concerning the driver’s medical restrictions, has captured significant attention, highlighting tensions between employee health mandates and employer management practices. Jesus Fonseca, the plaintiff, was involved in a traffic incident in 2017 where his semitruck was rear-ended. Following the accident, medical guidelines limited his driving activities. However, complications arose … Read more

Alleged Unauthorized Banking: Lawsuit Claims Walmart Opened Over a Million Accounts for Drivers Without Consent

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San Francisco — In a significant legal challenge, retail giant Walmart has been accused of opening bank accounts for approximately one million drivers without their consent, according to a recent lawsuit. The case, filed in federal court, raises serious concerns about the privacy and financial security of individuals who may have been unknowingly signed up for financial services. The lawsuit alleges that Walmart launched these unauthorized bank accounts over a period spanning several years. This action purportedly aimed at circumventing banking regulations and boosting the number of account openings, thereby creating an artificial appearance of … Read more

Walmart and Branch Messenger Face Lawsuit Over Alleged Forced Use of Costly Deposit Accounts for Gig Workers

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Washington, D.C. — In a significant legal action, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) has lodged a lawsuit against Walmart and the fintech enterprise Branch Messenger. The CFPB alleges that these companies coerced over one million gig workers into using high-cost deposit accounts for receiving their wages, involving drivers on the Walmart Spark delivery platform. According to the CFPB, many of these accounts were reportedly created without the drivers’ consent. Furthermore, it is claimed that these workers were warned they might face termination if they chose not to accept these specified accounts for their pay … Read more

Former Truck Driver Wins $35 Million in Defamation Lawsuit Against Walmart

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Apple Valley, Calif. – A former truck driver for Walmart was awarded $35 million in damages by a jury on Monday, resolving a lawsuit that centered around allegations of defamation that reportedly impacted his professional reputation and personal life. The verdict, delivered after a contentious legal battle, marks a significant development in cases involving workplace defamation. The plaintiff, Rodney Jackson, a previous resident of Apple Valley, claimed that his dismissal from the company was not only unwarranted but was also accompanied by defamatory remarks allegedly made by Walmart’s staff that hindered his ability to secure … Read more