Jaime Coronado v. United Parcel Service Inc. and Does 1 through 100, inclusive
Published: Dec. 24, 2011 | Result Date: Jan. 26, 2011 | Filing Date: Jan. 1, 1900 |Case number: 5:09-cv-00737-DEW-FFM Verdict – Defense
Facts
Jaime Coronado was terminated from his position as an air ramp supervisor with United Parcel Service Inc. (UPS) in February 2008 after an incident involving one of his subordinate employees.
Contentions
PLAINTIFF'S CONTENTIONS:
Coronado filed suit against UPS, alleging retaliation and wrongful termination in violation of public policy. He contended that he was retaliated against after reporting safety violations.
DEFENDANT'S CONTENTIONS:
UPS contended that Coronado was terminated after he failed to address concerns that an hourly employee presented to him regarding a chemical dripping from an airplane.
Damages
Coronado sought $400,000 in damages for past and future lost earnings as well as punitive damages.
Result
The jury rendered a verdict for the defense.
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