When an individual does the right thing and shares information about violations of the law with the federal government in an attempt to expose fraud, there is always the risk that the whistleblower will face retaliation as the result of his or her actions. Companies are not supposed to retaliate against whistleblowers, and retaliatory action can get them in even greater trouble than the original allegations of wrongdoing.
Colleen Bradley has filed a whistleblower lawsuit against West Chester University of Pennsylvania, alleging that the university keeps misleading financial records. During the course of her work for the University, Bradley uncovered a scheme that took place over at least three years under which millions of taxpayer dollars were misappropriated. She has alleged that she was expected to present false budgets to the state so that the University would continue to receive a certain level of appropriations.
Shortly after Bradley filed the lawsuit, she was notified that her job will be terminated in a couple of months. Prior to that, she had been intimidated, harassed, and otherwise bullied by individuals within the institution. Ms. Bradley’s whistleblower retaliation suit against the university and a few individuals affiliated with the university alleges free speech violations, negligent infliction of emotional distress, and violations of the state whistleblower law.
Retaliation against a whistleblower can take on many forms, including scenarios like the one described above. When an employee who is also a whistleblower is let go, it is possible that they noticed a big difference between when they were at work prior to the whistleblowing and how they were treated after they alerted the government to the problem. From disparate treatment that is not congruent with earlier evaluations, to “special” conditions of employment, it is possible that an employee experiences both direct and subtle types of retaliation after they blow the whistle.
Barrett Law PLLC: Standing up for Mississippi Whistleblowers
If after you exposed the wrongdoing of your employer, you experienced any type of retaliation, the Mississippi Whistleblower Attorneys at Barrett Law PLLC are here to help you pursue a whistleblower claim. Our attorneys know how to guide you through the whistleblower claims process and towards full financial recovery for the various types of losses and damages that you have experienced as a result of your brave actions. Please call the knowledgeable whistleblower attorneys at Barrett Law PLLC today at 1 (800) 707-9577 to schedule your free, initial consultation.