Donated Kidney to Her Boss: After Surgery and a New Life, She Was Fired!
A woman who donated her own kidney to her boss was eventually fired. This is about Debi Stevens, who started working as an administrative assistant at Atlantic Automotive Group, a billionaire firm that manages several new car dealerships, in June 2009.
Donated Kidney to Her Boss: After Surgery and a New Life, She Was Fired! Debi Stevens donated a kidney to her boss, Jackie Bruscia, through a chain donation system. Following the surgery, Stevens experienced a difficult recovery but felt pressured to return to work, where she allegedly faced harassment and was eventually relocated to a distant dealership before being fired. Stevens filed a discrimination lawsuit, alleging her termination was due to her kidney donation and subsequent health issues.
- Debi Stevens donated a kidney to her boss, Jackie Bruscia, via a chain donation.
- Stevens experienced a difficult post-surgery recovery but returned to work.
- She claims she faced harassment and was moved to a remote location before being fired.
- The company denied discriminatory practices, but an investigation found evidence of discrimination.
- Stevens filed a lawsuit for $15 million, which was later settled privately.
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