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Firm Successful
in Employee Whistleblower Lawsuit

The John C. Hunter Law Firm PLLC recently represented a State employee who was fired by the State after cooperating with a combined SBI and FBI investigation into allegations of corruption by state officials. The firm brought an action against the State under North Carolina’s State Employees’ whistleblower law. Throughout the case, the State refused to admit fault or offer any settlement terms.

The case went to trial where the firm obtained a jury verdict in favor of the employee. The Court ordered the State to reinstate the employee and awarded the employee full back pay and benefits. The Court also ordered the State not to engage in any further acts of retaliation or discrimination against its employees. The State appealed, and, following oral argument, the firm once again received a favorable decision from the North Carolina Court of Appeals who voted unanimously to affirm the judgment.

The employee was reinstated to his prior position and received full back pay and benefits. The John C. Hunter Law Firm, PLLC is experienced in handling all types of employment claims for both employees and employers.