(VitalNews.org) – A Michigan woman has won a stunning multimillion-dollar lawsuit against her former employer after facing religious discrimination related to COVID-19 vaccine mandates.
Michigan-based Blue Cross Blue Shield fired IT specialist Lisa Domski, who worked remotely, for refusing to comply with their COVID-19 vaccination mandate.
Domski cited her Catholic beliefs as the reason for her refusal, but the company denied her request for a religious exemption.
The jury recognized the gravity of such a constitutional violation and awarded Domski a staggering $12.6 million.
The verdict includes $10 million in punitive damages, which sends a clear message to corporations that trampling on religious liberties comes at a hefty price.
The remaining $2.7 million covers lost wages and non-economic damages, ensuring Domski is fully compensated for the ordeal she endured.
What makes this case particularly shocking is that Domski posed no risk to her colleagues or the public since she worked from home.
Her attorney Jon Marko pointed out the absurdity of the situation, stating, “Even without the vaccine, ‘she wasn’t a danger to anybody.'”
The trial, which began on November 4 and just ended, revealed shocking details about Blue Cross Blue Shield’s practices.
The company had denied over 500 other religious accommodation requests and fired hundreds of employees for vaccine refusal.
Blue Cross Blue Shield’s response to the verdict was predictably tone-deaf. In a statement, the company said, “While Blue Cross respects the jury process and thanks the individual jurors for their service, we are disappointed in the verdict.”
This case serves as a wake-up call for corporations and government entities that have used the COVID-19 pandemic as an excuse to infringe on individual liberties.
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