wrongful

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Earlier this year, a Boston Trader Joe’s worker had their wrongful termination case dismissed by the National Labor Relations Board, with the board providing no other explanation than “lack of cooperation.”

From Salon • Mar. 13, 2026

The handyman initially filed the lawsuit in 2023, alleging unsafe working conditions, unpaid wages and wrongful termination.

From BBC • Mar. 11, 2026

Oponyo, the charity's chief executive, denied wrongdoing and sought damages for wrongful termination.

From Barron's • Mar. 11, 2026

Perpétuo’s mother, Noemia Monique Carvalho, has filed a wrongful death suit against Lee seeking $50 million compensatory and punitive damages.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 10, 2026

They had been whispering about Walter's wrongful conviction for years.

From "Just Mercy" by Bryan Stevenson