Earlier this week, a black nursing home supervisor brought her race discrimination case to the U.S. Supreme Court. In her case, Ms. Jill Crane alleged that the rehabilitation facility (MaryRead MoreRacial Preferences at a Nursing Home and a Transgender’s Workplace Discrimination Claim against Whole Foods
Slurs and Racial Jokes Cause $3.3 Million Dollar Liability and More National Origin Discrimination Actions in California
A recent case showed how slurs and nasty jokes in the workplace create $3.3 million dollars in liability for a company. In the case, two former minority employees of aRead MoreSlurs and Racial Jokes Cause $3.3 Million Dollar Liability and More National Origin Discrimination Actions in California
$66 Million Dollar Settlement in Novartis Patient Kickback Lawsuit and Additional Wrongful Termination Action against LA Times
This week, the courts disclosed yet another massive multi-million dollar settlement that will undoubtedly discourage future similar kickback schemes while encouraging other whistleblowers to come forward. A former Novartis PharmaceuticalsRead More$66 Million Dollar Settlement in Novartis Patient Kickback Lawsuit and Additional Wrongful Termination Action against LA Times
$3.8 Million Awarded to California Employee in Racial Discrimination Case
Another California employee has been awarded millions of dollars as a result of harassment and retaliation in the workplace. James Duffy began working for the City of Los Angeles inRead More$3.8 Million Awarded to California Employee in Racial Discrimination Case
Another $1 Million for a Los Angeles Employee
Ms. Danielle Wells was a valued member of the Los Angeles Police Department for more than ten years, even being promoted to Sergeant during the time. However, like all employees,Read MoreAnother $1 Million for a Los Angeles Employee
Discrimination in the Workplace – Protecting All National Origins
Discrimination based on an individual’s national origin is shockingly common in the 21st century workplace. In a state as large and diverse as California, this kind of behavior, though loathsomeRead MoreDiscrimination in the Workplace – Protecting All National Origins
Pfizer Settles False Claims Act Case for $785M – Lessons (Not) Learned From Previous Cases
It is another week, and yet another multi-million dollar False Claims Act (“FCA”) settlement. However, this one nears the billion dollar mark and exemplifies a common theme of the governmentRead MorePfizer Settles False Claims Act Case for $785M – Lessons (Not) Learned From Previous Cases
Workplace Retaliation Claims Rose in 2015 and LA Settles Yet Another Multi-Million Dollar Discrimination Case
A former City of Los Angeles gardener received a $3.8 million settlement after a jury found that he was subjected to disability and race discrimination. The gardener worked for theRead MoreWorkplace Retaliation Claims Rose in 2015 and LA Settles Yet Another Multi-Million Dollar Discrimination Case
Retaliation For Unsafe Working Conditions & Your Rights
Have you seen the television show Desperate Housewives? One of the actresses appearing on the show, Nicolette Sheridan, sued the production company under Labor Code section 6310 alleging she wasRead MoreRetaliation For Unsafe Working Conditions & Your Rights
Gender and Disability Discrimination Continue to Flood the Courts
This week we observed additional interesting cases of gender and disability discrimination. One case was settled by the troubled restaurant chain Chipotle and the other by a hospital chain. TheseRead MoreGender and Disability Discrimination Continue to Flood the Courts