$117,768
Wrongful Termination
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Case Details
California appeals court ruled in favor of Rosa Lee Cardenas, a dental hygienist, who was fired for reporting a crime (theft of her wedding ring) to the police, holding that her termination was in opposition to public policy.
Additional Notes
At trial, the jury sided with Cardenas regarding both causes of action and awarded her $117,768 in damages.