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Becky McClain v. Pfizer, Inc.

Date: 04-02-2010

Case Number: 2000 CV 1795

Judge: Vanessa Bryant

Court: United States District Court for the District of Connecticut, Hartford County

Plaintiff's Attorney: Steve Fitzgerald, Garrison Levin-Epstein Chimes & Richardson , New Haven, Connecticut and Bruce Newman, Newman, Creed & Associates, Bristol Connecticut

Defendant's Attorney: Bill Anthony and Tanya Bovee, Jackson Lewis, Hartford, Connecticut

Description:

Becky McClain sued Pfizer, Inc. claiming that Pfizer interfered with her right of free speech and retaliated against her for claiming that she was infected with an experimental viruse while working at Pfizer's Groton Laboratories. She also claimed that Pfizer engaged in willful and wanton misconduct in exposing her to a dangerous work environment that led to health problems, including bouts of temporary paralysis.

Pfizer denied wrongdoing and asserted that it is committed to protecting the health and safety of its employees.

Outcome:

Plaintiff's verdict for $1.37 million.

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About This Case

What was the outcome of Becky McClain v. Pfizer, Inc.?

The outcome was: Plaintiff's verdict for $1.37 million.

Which court heard Becky McClain v. Pfizer, Inc.?

This case was heard in United States District Court for the District of Connecticut, Hartford County, CT. The presiding judge was Vanessa Bryant.

Who were the attorneys in Becky McClain v. Pfizer, Inc.?

Plaintiff's attorney: Steve Fitzgerald, Garrison Levin-Epstein Chimes & Richardson , New Haven, Connecticut and Bruce Newman, Newman, Creed & Associates, Bristol Connecticut. Defendant's attorney: Bill Anthony and Tanya Bovee, Jackson Lewis, Hartford, Connecticut.

When was Becky McClain v. Pfizer, Inc. decided?

This case was decided on April 2, 2010.