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Featured Verdict: Packing Company Westrock Services, LLC Hit With $9.4 Million Wrongful Termination Verdict

Lowry McCray v. WestRock Services LLC, et al. CA Central District No. 2:21-cv-09853-DMG-RAO): On August 24, 2023 a jury entered a verdict of $9.4 million in favor of Plaintiff Lowry McCray, a 27 year employee of WestRock Services LLC. While out on medical leave, plaintiff submitted a doctor’s return-to-work medical note requesting work accommodations for his mental disability associated with adverse treatment he allegedly received in the workplace that his employer never addressed. Rather than grant the accommodation request, his position was terminated. Plaintiff sued, alleging wrongful termination and discrimination. Plaintiff was represented by Bernji Law Firm APC. Defendant was represented by Gordon & Rees LLP. 

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