Jury awards BNSF track inspector $1.05 million in whistleblower case

(Source: National Law Review, February 24, 2019) 

WASHINGTON, D.C. — On February 19th, a Colorado jury awarded Brandon Fresquez $1,050,000 in damages in his FRSA whistleblower retaliation claim against BNSF Railway Company. The verdict form reveals that the jury awarded $800,000 in emotional distress damages and $250,000 in punitive damages. This significant win underscores the substantial exposure that an employer can face when firing an employee due to their protected whistleblowing.

Full story: National Law Review

Monday, February 25, 2019