Corey v. Pierce County

Award: $3 Million

Attorneys: Jack Connelly

Case Summary:
Barbara Corey was terminated without just cause from her position as Deputy Prosecuting Attorney for the Pierce County Prosecutors Office after a dedicated 20 year career of service. Plaintiff Corey contended that reasons for her termination were political. Due to the wrongful conduct of the Pierce County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office’s Prosecuting Attorney’s, Barbara Corey was denied promotional opportunities, suffered loss of job opportunities, loss of employment and/or loss of compensation benefits, and psychological and emotional damages.