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Federal Contractor Misconduct Database (FCMD)
The federal government routinely awards contracts to companies with
histories of misconduct, including
…
contract fraud and other
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Breeden v. Novartis (FMLA Retaliation)
A federal court ruled against Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corp. and in favor of employee Mary Kate Breeden on her claim of retaliation under the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) and awarded her almost $300,000 in damages (automatically doubled under the FMLA). Breeden, who worked as a pharmaceutical sales representative for Novartis, claimed that after she told the company she was pregnant, Novartis gave her fewer and smaller accounts, and that when she returned from maternity leave her position was eliminated.
- Misconduct Type
- Labor
- Enforcement Agency
- Non-Governmental
- Contracting Party
- None
- Court Type
- Civil
- Disposition
- Judgment Against Defendant
- Date of Verdict
- 3/8/2010
| Contractors Involved |
Penalty |
| Total |
|
| Novartis AG |
$579,338
|
