A jury ruled that Eastin had retaliated “with malice” against James Lindberg, a 20-year CDE employee. He was awarded more than $1 million in economic damages and $1.7 in non-economic damages. Eastin is personally liable for $1,375,000, plus punitive damages of $150,000.
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Other fired whistleblowers have settled for smaller amounts but some still have cases pending. All of this demonstrates the corruption inherent in the system.
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