9th Circ. Skeptical About Erasing Rail Workers' $7.8M Vax Win

By Vin Gurrieri · April 15, 2026, 7:25 PM EDT

The Ninth Circuit on Wednesday appeared likely to uphold a $7.8 million verdict for former San Francisco public rail employees who were ousted after refusing the COVID-19 vaccine on faith-based grounds,...

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Case Information

Case Title

Lewis-Williams, et al. v. San Francisco Bay Area Rapid Transit District

Case Number

25-618

Court

Appellate - 9th Circuit

Nature of Suit

Date Filed

January 30, 2025


Case Title

Lewis-Williams, et al. v. San Francisco Bay Area Rapid Transit District

Case Number

25-619

Court

Appellate - 9th Circuit

Nature of Suit

Date Filed

January 30, 2025


Case Title

Lewis-Williams, et al. v. San Francisco Bay Area Rapid Transit District

Case Number

25-740

Court

Appellate - 9th Circuit

Nature of Suit

Date Filed

February 04, 2025