"The decision from the Eighth Appellate District Court of Appeals on May 29 affirms a lower court ruling in favor of Shephard for age discrimination."
"Shephard was awarded $544,997 in compensatory damages and $2.1 million total after a jury found her termination was due to age discrimination."
"CCM plans to appeal the decision, arguing jury confusion played a role in the verdict, as they deny all allegations of discrimination."
"Another former employee, Penny Smith, brings additional age discrimination allegations against CCM, claiming wrongful termination for not engaging in illegal activity."
Shephard, who was terminated at age 65, claims her dismissal was due to age discrimination after being asked to transfer key responsibilities to younger employees. The court ruled in her favor, awarding her a total of $2.1 million, which includes compensatory and punitive damages. CCM denied the allegations and plans to appeal the decision, citing jury confusion. Additionally, another former employee, Penny Smith, has lodged similar age discrimination complaints against the company, highlighting ongoing issues within its workforce policies.
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