$21.8 million award for wrongful termination of customer service rep. Los Angeles County.
Customer service rep takes doctor-approved leave of absence for panic attacks; defendant says she abandoned her job and fires her. $750,000 offered before closing arguments. $21.8 million award.
- Case Name: April Rodriguez v. Valley Vista Services Inc. and Zerep Management Corp.
- Date of Verdict or Judgment: Thursday, February 14, 2013
- Type of Case: Employment, Wrongful Termination