Kaiser Permanente to pay doctor $3.9 million
Kaiser Permanente ordered by Los Angeles Superior Court jury to pay $3.9 million. Radiologist wrongful termination at Hollywood hospital vindicated.
December 10, 2008, San Francisco, CA (JusticeNewsFlash.com)–Justice employment law reporters learned of a Los Angeles Superior Court jury award was announced on Monday. Kaiser Permanente is ordered to pay a former radiologist $3.9 million for wrongfully forcing his resignation. The jury found the hospital acted with malice by firing Dr. Michael Martinucci, a radiologist, after he tried to improve medical standards at its Hollywood hospital.
Justice unfair labor practices experts agree with the jury ruling. The facts outlined in Los Angeles Superior Court documents are as follows:
-Dr. Martinucci was hired at Kaiser in 2003
-Dr. Martinucci’s supervisor and a human resources staffer accused him of being racist
-The Hollywood hospital officials furthered the untrue allegations stating
Martinucci was making sexual advances toward a male technologist.
-Dr. Martinucci was forced to resign
-The jury also found Kaiser acted with malice
San Francisco employment lawyers and JNF employer discrimination reporters say because the jury found Kaiser acted with malice, a second phase of the trial will follow to determine whether Martinucci should be awarded punitive damages. If your employer has discriminated against you, subjected you unfair labor practices or wrongfully terminated you may be entitled to compensation. Consulting with an attorney who specializes in employment and labor law may help you recover you damages and losses.
News Contributor: Heather L. Ryan, employment law reporter for JusticeNewsFlash.com
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