Published 2 years ago

Kentucky man who did not want employer to throw birthday party awarded $450K

Summary by Ground News

Kevin Berling took his former employer to court after claiming to suffer a panic attack and arguing that his stress caused him to lose his job. Jurors in Kenton County Circuit Court agreed this week and awarded Berling $450,000. Berling sued Gravity Diagnostics on the grounds of disability discrimination and retaliation.

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BBC News

US man wins $450k lawsuit after unwanted office birthday party

A Kentucky man has claimed that a surprise office birthday party triggered a series of panic attacks.

2 years ago·United Kingdom

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News18 India

US Man Wins Rs 3 Crore Lawsuit after Unwanted Office Birthday Party Caused Panic Attack

The employee had requested his company to not throw a birthday party for him as it might induce an anxiety attack. His manager did not pay heed to his request.

2 years ago·India

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The Guardian

US man gets $450,000 after unwanted work birthday party triggered panic attack

Kentucky man says former employer ignored his request not to celebrate his birthday due to his anxiety disorder

2 years ago·London, United Kingdom

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CTV News

Jury awards US$450,000 to employee who declined birthday party

A Kentucky jury has awarded a man US$450,000 who sued his employer after he asked them not to celebrate his birthday at work — and they did it anyway.

2 years ago·Canada

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The Independent

Worker wins $450,000 after unwanted birthday party triggers anxiety

Company could still appeal judgement

2 years ago·London, United Kingdom

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NDTV

US Man Wins $450k Lawsuit After Unwanted Work Birthday Party Triggered Panic Attack

A Kentucky man has been awarded $450,000 in a lawsuit against his former employer after the company threw him a surprise birthday party despite his warnings that it would trigger stress and anxiety.

2 years ago·New Delhi, India

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