Michigan court awards nearly $13 million to woman fired for refusing COVID vaccine

A Michigan court awarded nearly $13 million to Lisa Domski, a Catholic woman fired for refusing the COVID-19 vaccine. The court found her dismissal by Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan constituted religious discrimination. Domski's compensation includes $10 million in punitive damages, along with back pay, front pay, and non-economic damages. Her legal team celebrated the ruling as a significant victory for religious freedom. Blue Cross Blue Shield expressed disappointment with the verdict and is considering further legal options. The company had previously implemented a vaccine policy requiring employees to be vaccinated or seek accommodations.