Wrongful termination of prison doctor results in $3.3 million verdict. Madera County.
Summary
Prison doctor of 15 years is fired and not told why; unanimous verdict on breach of contract against California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation. Plaintiff surgeon had treated females in two state prisons.
The Case
- Court and Case Number: Madera Superior Court/ MCV034056
- Type of Case: Employment, Wrongful Termination
- Type of Result: Jury Verdict
The Attorneys
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Attorney for the Plaintiff: McCormick, Barstow, Sheppard, Wayte & Carruth LLP by Michael F. Ball, Fresno.
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Attorney for the Defendant: Oviedo Law Group, Inc. by J.R. Oviedo, Jr., Fresno.