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$27.5M Verdict in Whistleblower Case Against Hospital
Employment Discrimination

A Los Angeles jury awarded $27.5 million to Nancy Valla, a former nurse executive at St. Mary Medical Center, operated by Dignity Health. Valla alleged she was retaliated against and constructively terminated after pushing for suicide-prevention measures following a tragic death on hospital grounds. She also sought accommodations for PTSD and depression, which she claimed were denied. The jury found that Dignity Health had discriminated against her and failed to accommodate her mental health disability. The swift and unanimous verdict delivered a clear rebuke of the hospital’s treatment of a whistleblower and healthcare professional seeking workplace support.

SSohini C.
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CA Jury Rules Against Federal Employee in Workplace Harassment Lawsuit
Employment Discrimination

On September 22, 2021, Plaintiff Lindsay Okownowsky filed a workplace discrimination and harassment lawsuit in the United States District Court, California Central (Case number: 2:22cv422). This case was assigned toJudge Mark C. Scarsi and referred to Magistrate Judge Alka Sagar. Lindsay Okonowsky, a GS-12 Staff Psychologist at FCI Lompoc, a federal correctional institution under the Department of Justice, sued the U.S. Attorney General and the Federal Bureau of Prisons for workplace discrimination and harassment under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act. The lawsuit stemmed from social media harassment by Lieutenant Steven Hellman, who managed an Instagram page called “8_and_hitthe_gate.” The page featured sexist and vulgar content, much of which directly targeted Okonowsky. Despite her repeated complaints, the Bureau of Prisons failed to take timely or e

AAnmol T.
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Miami Strip Club Lawsuit Verdict: Tootsie's Prevails as Jury Rejects Employee Status Claim
Employment Discrimination

On September 12, 2023, Plaintiff Jane Doe filed a workplace discrimination lawsuit in the United States District Court, Florida Southern (Case number: 1:23cv23497). This case was assigned to Judge Beth Bloom and referred to Ch. Magistrate Judge Edwin G. Torres. On May 20, 2022, Jane Doe visited Tootsie's Cabaret, a strip club in Miami, to ask about employment as an entertainer. A manager named Christian hired her without requiring an audition. The next day, she filled out new hire paperwork. Another manager, Fernando Otero, gave her a tour of the venue. During the tour, Otero pointed out that the VIP rooms had no cameras. He then made a suggestive comment, implying that illicit activities were expected in those rooms. Shortly after starting work, Doe experienced a hostile work environment.

AAnmol T.
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Jury Favors Los Angeles County in Employment Discrimination Lawsuit
Employment Discrimination

Princess Obienu filed an employment discrimination lawsuit against Los Angeles County, (erroneously sued as “County of Los Angeles Department of Health Services"). The lawsuit alleged racial and disability discrimination and wrongful termination which led to lost wages and emotional distress. The case was filed in the California Superior Court, Los Angeles County, with Judges Jon R. Takasugi and Richard E. Rico presiding. [Case number: 19STCV33111] Princess Obienu, an employee of Los Angeles County, began her role as a Health Education Assistant in December 2008. In June 2009, after completing her probationary period, Dr. Lakshmi Makam encouraged her to apply for a Health Educator position. However, the Department of Health Services (DHS) rejected her application, st

NNishica S.
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Jury Awards $138K to COVID-19 Worker in Night Blindness Disability Discrimination Lawsuit Against Shelby County
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On October 05, 2022, Rebecca Edwards filed a lawsuit against Shelby County, Tennessee, claiming wrongful termination, retaliation, and discrimination due to her disability and requests for accommodations. She sought legal relief for violations of her rights under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), the U.S. Constitution, and local civil service laws. The disability discrimination lawsuit was filed in the United States District Court, Tennessee Western (Memphis). Chief Magistrate Judge Tu M. Pham presided over this case. [Case Number: 2:22cv2682]

NNishica S.
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Jury Awards $321K to Cocktail Waitress in FMLA Case Against Wynn Las Vegas
Employment Discrimination

On July 08, 2019, Tiare Ramirez filed a

NNishica S.
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SOC LLC to Pay Female K9 Specialist $1.8M for Hostile Work Environment in Title VII Lawsuit
Employment Discrimination

On March 6, 2019, Plaintiff Tracy S. Sargent ("Sargent" or "Plaintiff") filed this civil rights lawsuit against SOC LLC ("SOC" or "Defendant"). She alleged violations of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, 42 U.S.C. § 2000(e), et seq. ("Title VII"). Specifically, she claimed discrimination, retaliation, and a hostile work environment. Sargent also brought a claim for intentional infliction of emotional distress under District of Columbia common law. The lawsuit was filed in the United States District Court, District of Columbia (Washington, DC). Judge Carl J. Nichols presided over this employment discrimination case. [Case Number: 1:19cv620]

NNishica S.
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$49.5k Verdict for Former Employees: Jury Finds Sweet Fish Sushi Bar Liable for Failing to Prevent Discrimination and Retaliation
Employment Discrimination

Former employees of Sweet Fish Sushi Bar, Inc., Leny Cepeda, Lizette Coronado, and Marcel Tillman filed a wrongful termination lawsuit alleging employment discrimination and retaliation and violations of California labor and wage laws. The case was filed in the

NNishica S.
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$2.29M Verdict Against California Department of Parks and Recreation in Employment Discrimination Lawsuit
Employment Discrimination

Angel Alba filed an employment lawsuit against the California Department of Parks and Recreation (DPR) and his supervisor Lynette Brody. The lawsuit included claims of racial harassment, discrimination, and breach of contract among others. The lawsuit was filed in the California Superior Court, Los Angeles County. Judges Stephanie M. Bowick, Mark V. Mooney, and David J. Cowan presided over the case. [Case number: BC704225]

NNishica S.
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Jury Rejects Disability Discrimination Lawsuit Against Caltech by NASA Voyager Engineer
Employment Discrimination

Thomas Weeks filed an employment discrimination lawsuit against the California Institute of Technology. The lawsuit included nine counts against the Defendant including wrongful termination, disability discrimination, retaliation, and negligent supervision. The lawsuit was filed in the California Superior Court, Los Angeles County. Judges Jill Feeney, Daniel M. Crowley, and Robert S. Draper presided over this case. [Case number: 20STCV38683]

NNishica S.
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Age Discrimination Lawsuit: Manor House Kitchens, Inc. Faces $79.1k Verdict and $198.8k in Attorney Fees
Employment Discrimination

William Pepke (the Plaintiff) filed this age discrimination lawsuit against Manor House Kitchens, Inc. (the Defendant), challenging his termination. He sought all available relief under the Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA) and the Pennsylvania Human Relations Act. The case was filed in the United States District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania (Pittsburgh). Judge J. Nicholas Ranjan presided over this employment discrimination case. [Case number: 2:23cv2089] William Pepke (the Plaintiff) resided in Donora, Pennsylvania, in Washington County. Manor House Kitchens, Inc. (the Defendant) was a corporation with a registered office at 435 Hunter Road Extension, Greensburg, Pennsylvania. Defendant owned and operated a business offering services such as kitchen remodeling, including cabinets, appliances, and countertops, as well as bathroom rem

NNishica S.
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Jury Awards $2M Against LAUSD in Employment Discrimination and Retaliation Lawsuit
Employment Discrimination

Nada Shaath filed an employment lawsuit against the Los Angeles Unified School District in the California Superior Court, Los Angeles County. The lawsuit included claims of workplace misconduct, retaliation, and discrimination among others. Judge Theresa M. Traber presided over this case. [Case number: 21STCV22706] Nada Shaath had worked for the Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD) since 2007, first at Bell High School and later at the Division of Instruction’s Multilingual and Multicultural Education Department (MMED) in 2018 as a Specialist. She was Muslim and of Middle Eastern descent, born in Kuwait and part of the Palestinian diaspora. Her job included securing grants to develop an Arabic language program. Since joining MMED, she faced discriminatio

NNishica S.
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