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Man told job not to celebrate his birthday. He was awarded $450K following unwanted party
Posted on 4/17/22 at 3:16 pm
Posted on 4/17/22 at 3:16 pm
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A Kentucky man with an anxiety disorder asked his former employer not to celebrate his birthday because it triggers panic attacks.
When the company, Gravity Diagnostics, ignored Kevin Berling's request and had a surprise lunchtime celebration for him on Aug. 7, 2019, he got upset. Days later Berling was fired, according to a lawsuit he filed in a Kenton County court against the company.
On March 31, a jury awarded him $450,000. The jury found that Berling suffered an "adverse employment action" because of his anxiety disability, court documents show.
A Kentucky man with an anxiety disorder asked his former employer not to celebrate his birthday because it triggers panic attacks.
When the company, Gravity Diagnostics, ignored Kevin Berling's request and had a surprise lunchtime celebration for him on Aug. 7, 2019, he got upset. Days later Berling was fired, according to a lawsuit he filed in a Kenton County court against the company.
On March 31, a jury awarded him $450,000. The jury found that Berling suffered an "adverse employment action" because of his anxiety disability, court documents show.
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Posted on 4/17/22 at 3:18 pm to Byrdybyrd05
quote:play stupid games win stupid prizes
When the company, Gravity Diagnostics, ignored Kevin Berling's request and had a surprise lunchtime celebration for him on Aug. 7, 2019,
Posted on 4/17/22 at 3:19 pm to Byrdybyrd05
Good. I don't need you to celebrate my birthday. If I want my birthday celebrated I'll do it myself or with my family.
This guy specifically asked them not to do it. When you do things someone specifically asks you not to do, whether it's a prank or in good faith, you're being an a-hole.
This guy specifically asked them not to do it. When you do things someone specifically asks you not to do, whether it's a prank or in good faith, you're being an a-hole.
Posted on 4/17/22 at 3:19 pm to Byrdybyrd05
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Gravity Diagnostics
I'm not saying I'm fat or anything, but I first read this as Gravy Diagnostics.
Posted on 4/17/22 at 3:20 pm to Byrdybyrd05
They should’ve respected his wishes. But what a weak pitiful man to be so distraught over a lunch bday celebration.
Posted on 4/17/22 at 3:22 pm to biglego
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But what a weak pitiful man to be so distraught over a lunch bday celebration.
He was likely more distraught that he felt like he couldn't expect his employer to respect his wishes regarding a personal matter.
He didn't throw a fit over a birthday party out of the blue. He specifically asked them not to do anything.
Posted on 4/17/22 at 3:24 pm to Byrdybyrd05
I don’t have anxiety disorder and I don’t celebrate my birthday. I rather not have the attention.
Posted on 4/17/22 at 3:24 pm to Byrdybyrd05
Thank god nobody ever took old boy to a TGI Friday’s on his birthday or the clapping servers would have made him hang himself
Posted on 4/17/22 at 3:24 pm to Byrdybyrd05
Pretty shitty for them to fire him after he got upset over them doing something he specifically asked them not to do. The fact that what he asked them not to do had nothing at all to do with the actual job makes them look even shittier for firing him.
Posted on 4/17/22 at 3:27 pm to Byrdybyrd05
quote:what kind of frickery is this
When the company, Gravity Diagnostics, ignored Kevin Berling's request and had a surprise lunchtime celebration for him on Aug. 7, 2019, he got upset. Days later Berling was fired
This post was edited on 4/17/22 at 3:28 pm
Posted on 4/17/22 at 3:28 pm to biglego
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But what a weak pitiful man to be so distraught over a lunch bday celebration.
Or the guy has sort of mental issues, severe anxiety can lead to a whole host of other problems such as suicidal depression
Posted on 4/17/22 at 3:29 pm to biglego
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They should’ve respected his wishes. But what a weak pitiful man to be so distraught over a lunch bday celebration.
I mean...the lawsuit is because dude got fired
Posted on 4/17/22 at 3:30 pm to WestCoastAg
I’m the article they mention him being fired for some kind of workplace violence offense. What they did was extremely shitty.
Posted on 4/17/22 at 3:31 pm to Byrdybyrd05
I'd take that.
Posted on 4/17/22 at 3:31 pm to Byrdybyrd05
I dont care if he didnt have anxiety, I approve of this lawsuit.
Posted on 4/17/22 at 3:35 pm to biglego
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But what a weak pitiful man to be so distraught over a lunch bday celebration.
I hope and pray you never have to deal with panic attacks. They can be debilitating, no matter what your narrow mind tells you.
Posted on 4/17/22 at 3:36 pm to Byrdybyrd05
400% chance the party was organized by a woman who thought it would be “fun!”
Posted on 4/17/22 at 3:37 pm to dawgfan24348
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Or the guy has sort of mental issues,
In other words, weak and pitiful. If a birthday lunch can set him over the edge then yes he’s an unstable ridiculous person
Posted on 4/17/22 at 3:38 pm to High C
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I hope and pray you never have to deal with panic attacks.
I also pray that I’m never so weak and pitiful
Posted on 4/17/22 at 3:39 pm to biglego
You should also throw in some prayers to stop you from being such an ignorant a-hole.
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