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Boeing Company

Burchfiel v. Boeing (Disability Discrimination)

Date: 05/03/2004 ((Date of Filing - approx.))

Misconduct Type: Labor

Enforcement Agency: Non-Governmental

Contracting Party: None

Court Type: Civil

Amount: $1,007,000

Disposition: Judgment Against Defendant

Synopsis: Thomas Burchfiel was working in Boeing's manufacturing plant in Spokane, Wash. when it was sold to another company in 2002. At that time, he was told that his job was being eliminated but would be given a chance to reapply. When he was not rehired, he sued Boeing, claiming discrimination based on his medical condition and retaliation. A jury agreed with his claims and awarded him $1 million. The trial judge subsequently vacated the verdict, but the verdict was reinstated on appeal.