Silkwood v. Kerr-McGee Corporation

Silkwood v. Kerr-McGee Corporation was a 1984 U.S. Supreme Court case involving Karen Silkwood, a worker at a nuclear plant who discovered safety violations and radiation leaks. She tried to report these issues but faced retaliation. Silkwood's union, friends, and colleagues argued that the company violated her rights. The court recognized that Silkwood's union and others had the right to pursue her claims for damages due to retaliation and unsafe conditions. The case highlighted workers' rights to safety reporting and protections against retaliation from their employers, especially in hazardous industries.