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June 2024

Jun 15, 2024United States, US

Biologist awarded over $500,000 after firing tied to Charlie Kirk social media posts

A biologist was terminated after making social media posts referencing conservative commentator Charlie Kirk. Civil liberties advocates argued the firing violated protected speech rights and constituted retaliation over political expression. The case later resulted in a legal victory for the employee, with more than $500,000 awarded in damages connected to wrongful termination and free speech retaliation claims.

Employer Retaliation#Free Speech#Employment

May 2022

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May 1, 2022Dallas, TX

American Board of Internal Medicine moves to revoke Dr. Peter McCullough's certification

The American Board of Internal Medicine notified cardiologist Peter McCullough in 2022 of proceedings to revoke his board certifications over public COVID-19 statements; Baylor Scott & White sued him in 2021 over use of his prior affiliation.

Employer Retaliation#COVID-19#McCullough

January 2022

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Jan 15, 2022Irvine, CA

Dr. Aaron Kheriaty fired by UC Irvine over vaccine mandate lawsuit

UC Irvine School of Medicine terminated psychiatrist and bioethicist Aaron Kheriaty in 2022 after he sued challenging the university's COVID-19 vaccine mandate on natural-immunity grounds.

Employer Retaliation#COVID-19#Vaccine Mandate

November 2021

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Nov 12, 2021Houston, TX

Houston Methodist suspends Dr. Mary Talley Bowden over ivermectin and vaccine-mandate tweets

On November 12, 2021, Houston Methodist Hospital publicly announced it had suspended ENT specialist Dr. Mary Talley Bowden's admitting privileges after she tweeted opposition to COVID-19 vaccine mandates and said she was treating patients with ivermectin.

Employer Retaliation#COVID-19#ivermectin

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Nov 8, 2021Norfolk, VA

Dr. Paul Marik sues Sentara after being barred from prescribing COVID protocol

Critical-care physician Paul Marik sued Sentara Norfolk General Hospital in November 2021 after the hospital barred him from using ivermectin and other off-label treatments; he subsequently resigned.

Employer Retaliation#COVID-19#Ivermectin

December 2018

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Dec 6, 2018West Point, VA

High school French teacher fired for refusing to use male pronouns

Peter Vlaming, a French teacher at West Point High School in Virginia, was fired in December 2018 after declining on religious grounds to use male pronouns for a transgender student. He sued the school board; in 2023 the Virginia Supreme Court reinstated his claims, and the district settled for $575,000 in 2024.

Employer Retaliation#Teacher Speech#Religious Expression

February 2011

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Feb 9, 2011Doylestown, PA

High school teacher suspended over personal blog calling students lazy

Natalie Munroe, an English teacher at Central Bucks East High School in Pennsylvania, was suspended in February 2011 after parents discovered her pseudonymous personal blog describing students as 'lazy' and 'rude.' The district later terminated her employment in 2012; her federal lawsuit was dismissed in 2014.

Employer Retaliation#Teacher Speech#Blog