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Jury Awards Terminated Executive $4.8 Million Verdict in Whistleblower Case

Employment Law

Wendy Cunning v. Skye Bioscience, Inc. (CA Central District No. 8:21-cv-00710-DOC-KES): Plaintiff Wendy Cunning was awarded $4.8 in in a case she filed in April of 2021, alleging federal and state whistleblower retaliation against her former employer Skye Bioscience, Inc. Plaintiff alleged that she was terminated from her role as Senior Vice President of business operations after she complained of insider trading, investor fraud and self-dealing. Defendant denied all contentions, claiming that plaintiff was fired for legitimate reasons. Plaintiff was represented by the Altus Law Firm. Defendant was represented by Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart PC.

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