Ohio firm must pay $22.5 million to mom whose baby died after she was denied work-from-home
NBC News·2026-03-21 02:26
Legal win for one Ohio mother dealing with an unthinkable tragedy. A jury deciding Chelsea Walsh's former employer, TQL, must pay her more than $22 million after denying her the ability to work from home during her high-risisk pregnancy. In February 2021, Walsh underwent emergency surgery to prevent early labor. She requested to work from home following the advice from her doctor to remain on bed rest. The lawsuit alleges Walsh's manager gave her two options. Remain on unpaid leave until she gave birth or w ...