Court Rules Memphis Deputy Was Wrongly Fired over CBD

Court rules Memphis deputy was wrongly fired over CBD

MEMPHIS, Tenn. -- A Shelby County deputy who lost his job after he tested positive during a random drug test has won his job back. The Tennessee Court of Appeals said David McGriff was wrongfully terminated in 2024. McGriff argued he tested positive because of off-duty use of CBD gummies for pain and insomnia and [...]

Appeals court orders Shelby Co. deputy was wrongfully fired

The Tennessee Court of Appeals ruled a Shelby County sheriff’s deputy was wrongfully fired.

Tennessee Appeals Court Upholds Reinstatement of Sheriff’s Deputy Fired After THC Test, Citing Legal CBD Use

The Marijuana Herald - Marijuana news and information A Tennessee appeals court has upheld the reinstatement of a longtime sheriff's deputy who was fired after testing positive for THC, finding there was sufficient evidence to support the conclusion that legally purchased CBD gummies could have caused the positive result. In a September 21 ruling, the Tennessee Court of Appeals affirmed a decision overturning the termination of David McGriff, a …

Shelby County Deputy McGriff Reinstated After CBD THC Case

Tennessee's Court of Appeals upheld reinstatement of Shelby County Deputy David McGriff, fired after a CBD-linked THC test, but sent back pay to the Merit Board.