
Case 157: The Strip Search Scam
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The Verdict in the Case of Laura Fletcher
After deliberating for 13 hours, the jury found in favor of Laura's suit. The jury attached a note to their verdict imploring McDonald's to offer more employee training on sexual harassment and scam calls. It was later revealed that the jury had taken so long deliberating because they had been unable to agree on how much money Laura should receive. One juror wanted to award her $100 million while another wanted to give her just $1. A three judge panel found that McDonald's legal department had been fully aware of the scammer, but made a conscious decision not to train or warn employees or managers about the calls. Despite upholding the decision, the judges deemed that the sum awarded to Donna
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