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Whistleblower News From The Inside -- December 12, 2017

Posted  December 12, 2017

By the C|C Whistleblower Lawyer Team

Fired asbestos whistleblower gets award –  A whistleblower who reported improper asbestos removal practices at a school worksite has won a $173,794 award after being fired for reporting these practices. A jury and judge ordered Albany, New York-based asbestos abatement and demolition company Champagne Demolition L.L.C. and owner Joseph Champagne to pay the award to the employee who was fired after reporting the improper practices at the worksite in Gloversville, New York, the U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration said Friday in a statement. Business Insurance

Regeneron hit with federal whistleblower lawsuit – A former manager at Regeneron Pharmaceuticals has filed a federal whistleblower lawsuit against the drug giant, claiming he was fired for raising questions about a lack of manufacturing standards. Stanley Koshy said in a complaint unsealed last week that he was terminated because he expressed concern over the manufacturing practices and lack of quality controls at the plant and at companies contracted to manufacture drugs for Regeneron. Lohud

Whistleblower protections would be restored under Missouri proposal that follows discrimination law – Whistleblowers in Missouri’s public sector would get new safeguards under a proposal meant to undo one of the effects of a controversial discrimination law passed earlier this year. Supporters say the safeguards are necessary as a result of Senate Bill 43, which raises the bar for those suing for discrimination in Missouri. It took effect in August after being passed by the Republican controlled Legislature. STL Today