Pregnant DLA Piper Atty Fired For 'Sloppy' Work, Jury Told

By Pete Brush · April 6, 2026, 3:48 PM EDT

A former trademark associate told a Manhattan federal jury Monday that DLA Piper "blindsided" her with termination after she announced she was pregnant, but the BigLaw firm countered that she was...

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Case Information

Case Title

Mehta v. DLA Piper LLP

Case Number

Court

New York Southern

Nature of Suit

Labor: Family and Medical Leave Act

Date Filed

June 06, 2023

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