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BART Faces $7.8M Payout for Wrongful Termination Claims

8/23/2025

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A federal jury awarded six terminated BART workers over $1 million each for wrongful termination related to a COVID vaccine mandate.
The workers argued that their religious exemptions were not properly accommodated.
BART's total payout amounts to $7.8 million, despite ongoing financial difficulties.
The agency has not issued a statement regarding the ruling.

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A federal jury awarded six terminated BART workers over $1 million each for wrongful termination related to a COVID vaccine mandate.
The workers argued that their religious exemptions were not properly accommodated.
BART's total payout amounts to $7.8 million, despite ongoing financial difficulties.
The agency has not issued a statement regarding the ruling.