Jury Awards $5M To Utility Inspector Fired Over Work Injuries

By Anne Cullen · July 25, 2025, 6:39 PM EDT

A former field inspector for a Washington utility was awarded $5 million in emotional damages after a federal jury found his termination over his medical restrictions contravened state and federal prohibitions...

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Case Information

Case Title

Kniffen v. East Wenatchee Water District

Case Number

2:23-cv-00344

Court

Washington Eastern

Nature of Suit

Civil Rights: Americans with Disabilities - Employment

Date Filed

November 28, 2023