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Michael C. Donta v. CW of Kentucky d/b/a Kentucky Labor Cabinet
Date: 07-26-2019
Case Number: 18-CI-00242
Judge: Not Available
Court: Franklin County, Kentucky
Plaintiff's Attorney: Thomas Clay
Defendant's Attorney: Not Available
Description:
Frankfort, KY - Michael C. Donta sued CW of Kentucky d/b/a Kentucky Labor Cabinet on a wrongful termination theory claiming his employment with the Defendant was terminated after he report problems with an apprenticeship program.
Claims were violations of Ky.’s Whistleblower Act and unlawful retaliation for supporting employees’ complaints of sexual harassment. Defense verdict on retaliation. $500,000.00 on Whistleblower claim for lost wages and punitive damages. Whistleblower claim was that the plaintiff raised concerns about an apprenticeship program before a “graduation” ceremony when the program had not received approval from the U.S. Department of Labor.
Claims were violations of Ky.’s Whistleblower Act and unlawful retaliation for supporting employees’ complaints of sexual harassment. Defense verdict on retaliation. $500,000.00 on Whistleblower claim for lost wages and punitive damages. Whistleblower claim was that the plaintiff raised concerns about an apprenticeship program before a “graduation” ceremony when the program had not received approval from the U.S. Department of Labor.
Outcome:
Plaintiffs verdict for $133,500 in compensatory damages and $366,500 in punitive damages.
Four day trial.
Four day trial.
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About This Case
What was the outcome of Michael C. Donta v. CW of Kentucky d/b/a Kentucky Labor C...?
The outcome was: Plaintiffs verdict for $133,500 in compensatory damages and $366,500 in punitive damages. Four day trial.
Which court heard Michael C. Donta v. CW of Kentucky d/b/a Kentucky Labor C...?
This case was heard in Franklin County, Kentucky, KY. The presiding judge was Not Available.
Who were the attorneys in Michael C. Donta v. CW of Kentucky d/b/a Kentucky Labor C...?
Plaintiff's attorney: Thomas Clay. Defendant's attorney: Not Available.
When was Michael C. Donta v. CW of Kentucky d/b/a Kentucky Labor C... decided?
This case was decided on July 26, 2019.