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Litigation

Jan. 20, 2011

Marheine v. Johnson & Johnson

Wrongful Termination (Retaliation), U.S. District Court, Central District of California, Santa Ana


A wrongful termination lawsuit brought by a would-be whistleblower showed to defense counsel the brave new legal world of e-mail - both its advantages and drawbacks.


Ex-Johnson & Johnson employee Jeffrey K. Marheine sued his former employer in October 2006, claiming he was fired in retaliation for exposing what he alleged were the company's illegal hiring methods. He sought $600,000 in lost wages and benefits plus attorneys' fees and punitive damages....

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