Legal Fallout and Company Silence
The complaint paints the companies as engaged in deliberate misconduct, firing Balladarez while attempting to shield themselves behind misleading HR narratives.
Her legal team, led by Josh I. White and Ani A. Grigoryan of Laurel Employment Law APC, declined to comment Tuesday. Representatives for UnitedHealth and Optum also did not respond to inquiries.
The case adds to growing scrutiny of how major corporations handle parental leave and workplace discrimination, particularly as calls intensify for greater accountability and transparency in employer practices.
Balladarez seeks damages for lost wages, emotional distress, and punitive penalties for what she describes as egregious disregard for her rights under both state and federal laws.
