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Valladares, et al. v. Madera Quality Nut, Universal Leaf Tobacco, et al.
MADERA, CA - A Madera County jury on Tuesday, September 26, 2006, awarded two whistle blowers over $25 million in damages against Universal Leaf Tobacco, the world's largest independent tobacco merchant, as well as Universal Corporation, Red River Foods and Madera Quality Nut. After reporting a fraudulent fire insurance claim to their employers, their insurance carrier and to law enforcement, Plaintiff Rosemary Valladares was demoted, suspended and terminated, and Plaintiff Ramon Delgadillo was demoted and denied an accommodation for his disability.
The Recorder
September 28, 2006
Alioto Firm Wins $25M in Nut Case
Madera Tribune
September 28, 2006
'Whistle blowers' awarded $25M
By Glenna Jarvis
TOP 100 VERDICTS OF 2006
#74 Valladares et al. v. Universal Leaf Tobacco, Universal Corporation, Red River Foods and Madera Quality Nut.
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