"Public Policy" Wrongful Discharge Claim Based on Court Testimony

Here is an article about an interesting case filed recently in the United States District Court for the Western District of Washington.  A counselor for a mental health agency alleges he was fired because of testimony he gave on the witness stand in a domestic violence case.  A copy of the lawsuit complaint can be read here. 

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A graduate of Harvard College and Yale Law School, Mr. Kalish is an experienced trial lawyer who has tried more than thirty trials to jury verdict. Mr. Kalish’s practice focuses on complex trial work, and he represents employees in all aspects of employment litigation.

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