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Attorney Sues Former Firm for Termination While Seeking Postpartum Depression Treatment

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April 10, 2024 at 06:16 PM

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  • An attorney filed a lawsuit against her former law firm and several of its top executives claiming she was discriminated against before and after her pregnancy.
  • Plaintiff Alexis Lindvall claims she began facing issues after telling her superiors about her pregnancy.
  • Lindvall was denied accomodations after returning from maternity leave and was mocked for using a breast pump in her office, according to the filing.

An Arizona associate attorney is suing her former law firm for claims that its top lawyers allegedly discriminated against her when she disclosed her pregnancy and retaliated against her when she was terminated after seeking treatment for severe postpartum depression.

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