UPS supervisor receives $18 million verdict for wrongful termination/retaliation. Los Angeles County.
Plaintiff claimed violations of safety regulations and wage/hour law after working many years for UPS. After a failed attempt at a class-action, plaintiff filed individual suit and encouraged many other managers to do the same. Plaintiff said he was fired after an incident fabricated by defendant. Jury awards substantial punitive damages.
- Case Name: Michael Marlo v. United Parcel Service, Inc.
- Date of Verdict or Judgment: Friday, August 24, 2012
- Type of Case: Employment, Intentional Infliction of Emotional Distress, Wrongful Termination