An Ohio-based company has been ordered to pay over $22 million to a mother who was denied the opportunity to work-from-home during her high-risk pregnancy.
A jury at a Hamilton County court found that Total Quality Logistics’s refusal to allow Chelsea Walsh to work from home led to the death of her newborn baby, Magnolia, <a ‘Daddy, I love you.
“Not seeing her take her first steps, not seeing her go off to kindergarten, Jacob not getting to walk her down the aisle when she gets married,” he continued.
In a statement to Local 12, Total Quality Logistics offered its “condolences to the Walsh family.”
“We disagree with the verdict and the way the facts were characterized at trial,” the statement continued. “We are evaluating legal options and remain committed to supporting the health and well-being of our employees.”
The Independenthas contacted Total Quality Logistics for comment.
