Hershey Law in the News
Recognized Across California for High-Profile Employment Law Cases
Featured Case: Whistleblower Retaliation Jury Verdict
Landmark $27.5 Million Whistleblower Retaliation Verdict
In one of California’s largest whistleblower retaliation verdicts, Hershey Law—alongside trial attorney David M. deRubertis—secured a $27.5 million jury award on behalf of a former hospital executive at Dignity Health’s St. Mary Medical Center. The case centered on the executive’s repeated safety warnings, which were dismissed and ignored by hospital leadership. This outcome not only brought justice to our client but also sent a powerful message to employers across California: retaliation against whistleblowers will not be tolerated.
Valla v. Dignity Health, St. Mary's Medical Center, et al.
Whistleblower Retaliation Jury Verdict for
$27.5 Million
against
Case No. 20STCV30610 (LA County)
Featured Articles
When Hershey Law secures results, people take notice. Our work on landmark employment law cases has been featured in respected outlets such as the Associated Press, Law360, CBS, Yahoo! Finance, and Becker’s Hospital Review. From whistleblower retaliation verdicts to groundbreaking discrimination and harassment cases, the press coverage reflects both the significance of our results and the impact these cases have on California workers.
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Legal Advocates Covered by Major Media
Hershey Law is frequently cited in national and California-based publications for representing employees in complex, high-stakes disputes. Reporters turn to our verdicts and settlements because they highlight issues that matter to everyday workers—patient safety, workplace discrimination, wage theft, and retaliation against whistleblowers. Media recognition reinforces what our clients already know: we fight for justice and hold powerful employers accountable.
High-Profile Cases That Shape California Employment Law
Our attorneys have secured victories that not only change lives but also set important precedents in employment law. One of our most notable outcomes—a $27.5 million whistleblower retaliation verdict against Dignity Health—was covered widely across outlets such as AP, Law360, and Yahoo! Finance. Coverage like this demonstrates the far-reaching impact our cases have on workplace safety, employee protections, and corporate accountability.
Why Media Coverage Matters for Our Clients
When employment disputes are featured in major media, it shows that the issues extend beyond a single workplace. These stories shed light on systemic challenges—such as unsafe medical practices, retaliation against executives, and discrimination within city departments—that affect workers across California. By amplifying these cases in the press, Hershey Law helps raise awareness and drive change that benefits employees statewide.
