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9th Circuit Affirms $7.8M Verdict for Workers' BART Vax Exemption

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  • The Ninth Circuit has upheld a $7.8 million verdict for six former BART employees dismissed for refusing the COVID-19 vaccine on religious grounds.
  • The court found that BART failed to demonstrate it could not safely accommodate the workers' requests for exemption.
  • This ruling reinforces protections for employees seeking religious exemptions in workplace vaccination mandates.
  • Legal experts suggest this decision may influence similar cases across the country regarding vaccine mandates and religious rights.

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