Discrimination and Retaliation Claim Settled for $4.25 Million by WA State Department of Health

We are proud to announce the resolution of Abeba Werede & Luis Loyola v. Washington State Department of Health, a case involving decades-long claims of workplace discrimination and retaliation. The matter has been fully settled for $4.25 million. We are honored to have represented Ms. Werede and Mr. Loyola—two exceptionally dedicated scientists—and to have helped secure justice and accountability. Their courage in standing up for civil rights in the workplace will have lasting impact.