The truck driver’s claim was brought under the Surface Transportation Assistance Act which prohibits retaliation against drivers because they refuse to drive in violation of a commercial vehicle safety regulation or complain about violations of commercial vehicle safety regulation. A successful claimant is entitled to reinstatement, back pay, attorney fees, and, in appropriate cases, damages for mental pain and up to $250,000 in punitive damages.
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The truck driver’s claim was brought under the Surface Transportation Assistance Act which prohibits retaliation against drivers because they refuse to drive in violation of a commercial vehicle safety regulation or complain about violations of commercial vehicle safety regulation. A successful claimant is entitled to reinstatement, back pay, attorney fees, and, in appropriate cases, damages for mental pain and up to $250,000 in punitive damages.
Paul O. Taylor
(Attorney for the driver)
A copy of the decision can be found by following this link:
http://bit.ly/1sTCxgK
Paul O. Taylor
Burnsville, MN
(Attorney for the driver)