Martin v. Google LLC

  1. March 09, 2026

    Google Shuts Down Claims It Fired Worker Over Cancer

    A Connecticut federal judge tossed a suit Monday from a former sales representative who said Google fired him after learning he had cancer to avoid paying out a $4 million life insurance policy, saying the ex-worker sent "mixed messages" on whether Google thought the condition was terminal.

  2. February 25, 2026

    'Conflicting' Claims Threaten Google ERISA Suit, Judge Hints

    A Connecticut federal judge suggested Wednesday that a former Google sales representative may need to make changes if he wants to advance his lawsuit alleging the tech giant withheld $2 million in commission and improperly fired him amid colon cancer treatments, pointing to "competing allegations" in the complaint.

  3. June 02, 2025

    Google Wants Ex-Sales Rep's $2M Commission Suit Tossed

    Google urged a Connecticut federal court to ax a former Google Cloud salesman's suit alleging that the company owes him $2 million in commissions and fired him while he underwent cancer treatments to dodge insurance benefits, saying his claims can't stand.

  4. April 15, 2025

    Google Failed To Pay $2M In Commissions, Ex-Sales Rep Says

    A former Google Cloud unit salesperson alleged the company blocked him from receiving $2 million in commissions after he landed a $35 million contract with Otis Elevator and fired him while he underwent cancer treatment to avoid paying out nearly $3 million in life insurance benefits.