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Jury Rejects Dr. Joyner's Retaliation Claims Against Mayo Clinic

2/18/2026

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A jury rejected Dr. Michael Joyner's lawsuit against the Mayo Clinic, finding no merit in his retaliation claims.
The trial occurred in Olmsted County District Court and lasted nine days.
Joyner alleged the clinic told him to limit his public comments during the pandemic and suspended him for a week.
The Mayo Clinic denied these claims, stating the suspension was due to rude behavior toward colleagues.

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A jury rejected Dr. Michael Joyner's lawsuit against the Mayo Clinic, finding no merit in his retaliation claims.
The trial occurred in Olmsted County District Court and lasted nine days.
Joyner alleged the clinic told him to limit his public comments during the pandemic and suspended him for a week.
The Mayo Clinic denied these claims, stating the suspension was due to rude behavior toward colleagues.