$11.2M
Whistleblower Retaliation, Wrongful Termination, Defamation, Unpaid Overtime
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Case Details
Jury verdict in Armstrong v. Life Care Centers of America on behalf of Kathy Armstrong who blew the whistle on her employer for substandard care given to a patient. Ms. Armstrong was fired and defamed after she complained that the facility provided negligent care to a patient.
Additional Notes
Verdict breakdown: Wrongful Termination: $161,000 wage loss, $500,000 non-economic harm; Defamation: $500,000; Unpaid Overtime: $22,000; Punitive Damages: $10,000,000. An additional $100,000 will be added to the verdict due to prejudgment interest. Plaintiff’s counsel will also seek an award of approximately $1,500,000 to $2,000,000 in attorney’s fees and costs.