By Steve Kardell | Published May 25, 2023 | Posted in Employee Rights, Fraud, Whistleblower Litigation | Tagged Tags: employer retaliation, employment discrimination, financial fraud | Comments Off on Former Aerospace Supplier Executive Claims She Was Fired for Reporting Fraud
Former Aerospace Supplier Executive Claims She Was Fired for Reporting Fraud
A former vice president of finance at Transdigm, a Washington aerospace supplier, has accused the company of retaliatory termination after she reported financial fraud. The discrimination suit alleged that Transdigm Group Inc. and AvtechTyee Inc. fired her for being an “emotional” and “aggressive” Latina woman who lacked tact and would not collaborate with others. The Read More
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Eli Lilly Accused of Age Bias by Denying Promotions in Favor of Millennials
Eli Lilly has been sued in federal court for age discrimination. A 53-year-old sales employee filed a collective action against the pharmaceutical manufacturer, claiming they violated federal and state anti-discrimination laws by denying older workers promotions. This is similar to what a September 2022 U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity claim alleges, as well as a federal Read More
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Harrah’s Dealer Accuses Casino of Retaliatory Firing
A table games dealer has sued Harrah’s Casino and parent company Caesar’s Entertainment for retaliating against him for reporting an incident to human resources and requesting FMLA leave. William Peterson III, a disabled veteran, was forced to work through a fire alarm which triggered his post-traumatic stress disorder. When he reported the event, pointed out Read More
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Former Prosecutor Reaches $1 Million Whistleblower Settlement with Ocean County
A former New Jersey executive assistant prosecutor has settled a wrongful termination claim after he exposed illegal behavior by an addiction recovery expert the counter prosecutor worked with. Michel A. Paulhus will receive $1,075,000 for his 2019 lawsuit against Ocean County and the former county prosecutor Joseph Coronato. Case background Paulhus was working for the Read More
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Equinox Settles Age Bias Lawsuit with Former Employee
The fitness company Equinox has settled an age bias claim with a former employee in late October 2022. The plaintiff, a 51-year-old former front desk employee, accused Equinox of firing him because of his age. Case background Gregory Teachey filed his claim in November 2018, accusing coworkers of making comments about his age when he Read More
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McDonald’s Franchisee Who Fired an Autistic Employee Settles EEOC Suit
A McDonald’s franchisee, who fired an autistic employee of 37 years, recently settled an Equal Employment Opportunity Commission lawsuit for $100,000. The franchisee, who owns and operates “numerous” McDonald’s restaurants throughout New Jersey, allegedly discriminated against a former employee based on his autism spectrum disorder. Case background Anthony Cardone worked at several McDonald’s restaurants over Read More
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Looking Back at Two Famous Black Female American Whistleblowers and Their Contributions
February was Black History Month, and March is Women’s History Month: it’s the perfect opportunity to look back at two famous Black women whistleblowers and their pursuit of justice. In fact, the National Whistleblower Center (NWC), along with Protect our Defenders, Modern Military Association of America, Whistleblowers of America and Walk the Talk Foundation, sent Read More
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How the Speak Out Act Affects Employment Contracts and Severance Agreements
President Joe Biden signed the Speak Out Act into law in December 2022. This law renders unenforceable nondisclosure and non-disparagement clauses in employment contracts and severance agreements, regarding allegations of sexual harassment or assault. Here’s what that means for employees. How the Speak Out Act affects your workplace agreements If you’ve signed a nondisclosure or Read More
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Travel Nurse Staffing Firms Accused of Bait-and-Switch Payment Scheme
Three nurses have accused two Colorado travel nurse staffing companies of implementing a bait-and-switch payment scheme. They have accused the firms of making false pay offers, then cut the promised wages after the nurses moved to the assignment location. They have also accused the two companies of failing to properly pay overtime rates. Case background Read More
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False Claims Act Litigation May Have ‘Seismic Impact’ at Supreme Court
False Claims Act litigation may have significant impact this year, as the Supreme Court decides which cases to hear. The Supreme Court has already accepted one False Claims Act case, and appears to be seriously considering another. Meanwhile, the Department of Justice has been sinking FCA lawsuits at “an unprecedented pace.” How will that affect Read More
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