All articles tagged with #wrongful termination
A former violinist and crew member for Will Smith is suing him and his touring company for wrongful termination and sexual harassment, claiming he was retaliated against after reporting workplace safety concerns and alleged misconduct. Smith's lawyer denies the allegations, and the case is ongoing.
A former tour member for Will Smith is suing him and his touring company for wrongful termination and sexual harassment, claiming he was retaliated against after reporting workplace safety concerns and alleged misconduct. Smith's lawyer denies the allegations, which include claims of grooming and pattern of predatory behavior, and the case seeks damages and a trial.
A violinist, Brian King Joseph, has sued Will Smith and Treyball Studios, alleging retaliation and wrongful termination after reporting a hotel room intrusion he perceived as a sexual assault threat during Smith's tour. The lawsuit claims Smith's prior interactions with Joseph suggest predatory behavior, and seeks damages and injunctive relief. The case's outcome remains pending.
Northwestern University settled a $130 million wrongful termination lawsuit with former football coach Pat Fitzgerald, who was fired amid a hazing scandal. Fitzgerald denied any wrongdoing, claiming he had no knowledge of hazing and was unfairly dismissed. The university also stated that evidence did not support allegations of his involvement in hazing, and has since taken steps to improve athletic department culture.
Pat Fitzgerald, former Northwestern football coach, settled a wrongful termination lawsuit with the university over allegations of hazing, after initially being suspended and then dismissed following an investigation. Fitzgerald denied knowledge of hazing but acknowledged its occurrence, and the case was scheduled for trial before the settlement. The terms of the settlement have not been disclosed.
Pat Fitzgerald, former Northwestern football coach, reached a settlement with the university in his wrongful termination lawsuit related to hazing allegations in the football program. Fitzgerald maintained he was unaware of the hazing, which occurred without his knowledge, and the terms of the settlement were not disclosed. The university emphasized that Fitzgerald did not condone or direct hazing, and Fitzgerald expressed a desire to return to coaching.
Ramzee Robinson, a former NFL player and Chiefs employee, has filed a lawsuit alleging wrongful termination and racial discrimination, claiming he was unfairly dismissed after an incident and paid less than comparable employees, with accusations of discriminatory pay practices against Black employees.
A jury has ordered Walmart to pay nearly $35 million to former truck driver Jesus Fonseca, who was wrongfully terminated after being falsely accused of workers' compensation fraud. Fonseca, who was injured in a work-related accident, was awarded $25 million in punitive damages and $9.7 million for future non-economic losses. The jury found that Walmart violated its integrity policy and failed to accommodate Fonseca's medical restrictions, leading to his termination. The verdict highlights the need for companies to handle employee integrity issues with care and honesty.
Former Meta engineer Ferras Hamad has filed a lawsuit against the company for wrongful termination, alleging he was discriminated against due to his Palestinian-American heritage and Muslim faith. Hamad claims he was fired after raising concerns about the suppression of pro-Palestinian content on Instagram, despite being told by Meta's security team that he did not violate any company policies. Meta asserts that Hamad was dismissed for violating data access policies.
Kanye West is accusing his former personal assistant, Lauren Pisciotta, of blackmail and extortion after she filed a lawsuit alleging sexual harassment and a hostile work environment. Pisciotta claims she was subjected to explicit texts, pornographic materials, and inappropriate behavior before being wrongfully terminated. West's representative denies the allegations, stating Pisciotta was fired for being unqualified and making unreasonable demands. Pisciotta is seeking compensation for wrongful termination, fraud, unpaid wages, and emotional distress.
Ye's former assistant, Lauren Pisciotta, has filed a lawsuit against the rapper, accusing him of sexual harassment, wrongful termination, and failing to pay her millions of dollars. The suit alleges that Ye sent her sexually explicit content, asked inappropriate questions, and masturbated in front of her. Ye's representative denied the allegations, claiming Pisciotta pursued him for material benefits and engaged in blackmail. Pisciotta also claims she was promised but never received significant payments and was wrongfully terminated.
Kanye West's former assistant, Lauren Pisciotta, has filed a lawsuit against him, accusing him of sexual harassment, breach of contract, and wrongful termination. Pisciotta claims West sent her explicit messages and videos, masturbated on the phone with her, and fired her without paying the agreed severance. This follows another lawsuit accusing West of racial discrimination by a former security guard.
Kanye West is being sued by his former assistant, Lauren Pisciotta, for sexual harassment, wrongful termination, and breach of contract. Pisciotta alleges that West sent her explicit messages, engaged in inappropriate behavior, and failed to pay her agreed severance after firing her. She is seeking compensatory and punitive damages, as well as coverage of legal fees. This is the third lawsuit West has faced this year.
Kanye West's former assistant, Lauren Pisciotta, is suing him for sexual harassment and wrongful termination, alleging he sent her explicit texts and videos and engaged in inappropriate behavior. She claims she was fired after refusing his advances and has not received the promised severance package.
Kanye West, now known as Ye, is being sued by his former assistant Lauren Pisciotta for sexual harassment, wrongful termination, and breach of contract. Pisciotta alleges that West engaged in inappropriate behavior, including sending explicit texts and masturbating in front of her. She also claims he failed to pay her agreed severance after her termination and continued to harass her by moving into her building. Pisciotta is seeking at least $4 million in damages.