“An attorney who helped a fired city employee win back his job and $1 in damages is seeking nearly $118,000 in fees and costs related to the case.” Attorney Cynthia Pollick had sued on behalf of vehicle mechanic Robert Murray, fired by the city of Scranton. A jury agreed that the firing was wrongful under a state whistleblower statute but awarded only token damages. “The reason the jury’s monetary award was only $1, she said, is because Mr. Murray managed to find another job paying $4 more an hour within one week of his termination.” (Thomas K. Staff, “City employee’s attorney seeks fees”, Scranton Times Tribune, Sept. 18).
$1 damages and reinstatement; $118,000 fee request
“An attorney who helped a fired city employee win back his job and $1 in damages is seeking nearly $118,000 in fees and costs related to the case.” Attorney Cynthia Pollick had sued on behalf of vehicle mechanic Robert Murray, fired by the city of Scranton. A jury agreed that the firing was wrongful under […]
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