Whistleblower Retaliation

Legal dispute centered on claims of retaliation against an employee for reporting misconduct.

1. Moore v. Martin et al

2. Jurisdiction: United States (February 6, 2025)
3. VictimsUnited States GovernmentDefendantsJane MartinArthur BlakeNovaTech Solutions Inc.PlaintiffsDavid MooreInvestigatorsFBI Special Agent Lisa TranProsecutorsUnited States Attorney Michael ChenDefense AttorneysRichard SterlingPlaintiff AttorneysSarah JenkinsJudgesJudge Patricia ValdezInstitutionsU.S. District Court for the Eastern District of VirginiaDepartment of JusticeFederal Bureau of Investigation
4. Case Tags: Qui Tam Action;False Claims Act Violation;Procurement Fraud;Whistleblower Retaliation

1. Smith v. DeJoy

2. Jurisdiction: United States (February 3, 2025)
3. VictimsJohn SmithDefendantsLouis DeJoyPlaintiffsJohn SmithInstitutionsUnited States Postal Service
4. Case Tags: Employment Discrimination;Whistleblower Retaliation;Federal Agency Law;Civil Rights

1. Yamamoto v. Office of Inspector General et al

2. Jurisdiction: United States (February 10, 2025)
3. DefendantsOffice of Inspector GeneralUnited States Department of JusticePlaintiffsTakeshi YamamotoPlaintiff AttorneysGovernment Accountability ProjectJudgesJudge Beryl A. HowellInstitutionsUnited States District Court for the District of ColumbiaOffice of Inspector GeneralFederal Bureau of Investigation
4. Case Tags: Whistleblower Retaliation;Administrative Procedure Act;Freedom of Information Act;Civil Service Reform

1. Goodwin v. Strickland Paper Company, Inc.

2. Jurisdiction: United States (Middle District of North Carolina) (March 10, 2025)
3. Key Figures: Plaintiff: Jane Goodwin; Defendant: Strickland Paper Company, Inc.
4. Case Tags: Whistleblower Retaliation;Wrongful Termination;Environmental Law;Punitive Damages