Whistleblower

Whistleblower Lawsuit Accuses Georgia Tech of Cybersecurity Failures in Defense Contracts

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ATLANTA — The Georgia Institute of Technology and its affiliate, the Georgia Tech Research Corporation (GTRC), find themselves at the center of significant legal scrutiny as they face allegations of failing to adhere to cybersecurity mandates stipulated in U.S. Department of Defense contracts. The Department of Justice has initiated a whistleblower lawsuit against the institutions, claiming extensive violations of cybersecurity regulations that could have jeopardized national security. The complaint, lodged under both the False Claims Act and federal common law, was spurred by claims from both current and former members of Georgia Tech’s cybersecurity team. … Read more

$3.9 Million Victory: Pennsylvania University and Officials Ordered to Pay in Whistleblower Retaliation Case

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Philadelphia, PA — In a landmark decision, a federal judge in Pennsylvania has ruled that a Pennsylvania university, its overseeing system, and two of its administrators must compensate a former business school dean with over $3.9 million. The jury found that the dean was wrongfully dismissed after he assisted an administrative assistant in reporting sexual harassment. The ruling highlights significant issues around workplace harassment and the protections afforded to those who advocate for victims. The dean, whose dismissal occurred under contentious circumstances, claimed that his termination was a direct result of his efforts to aid … Read more

Engineer Files Lawsuit Alleging NJ Transit Ignored Whistleblower Concerns About Safety Hazards on Portal North Bridge

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KEARNY, New Jersey – A lawsuit has been filed against NJ Transit by the engineer in charge of the Portal North Bridge project, alleging that the agency ignored his concerns about design defects and safety hazards in the new bridge. Mohammed Nasim, the former chief of construction management at NJ Transit, claims that he repeatedly raised issues regarding track settlement, construction work proximity, and navigation problems in the river. These problems, according to the lawsuit, posed a risk to public safety, potential dangers to passenger trains, and disruptions to the project. Nasim, who previously worked … Read more