ABC to Face Trial Over 'General Hospital' Staffers' Firing for Vaccine Refusal

The lawsuit, challenging pandemic-era employment practices, could set a legal precedent for future cases.

A Los Angeles Superior Court judge ruled that ABC must face trial over the wrongful termination of two 'General Hospital' staffers who refused COVID-19 vaccinations on religious grounds.
The trial, set to begin in March, could set a precedent for future lawsuits related to pandemic-era employment practices.
The plaintiffs, James and Timothy Wahl, argued that their Christian beliefs should have exempted them from ABC's vaccine mandate.
ABC's motion to dismiss the case was denied, with the judge emphasizing the need for a jury to determine the validity of the plaintiffs' religious beliefs.
This case is part of a wider post-pandemic litigation trend concerning employer and employee disputes over COVID-19 vaccination policies.