Glenn C. McGovern’s Whistleblower client Mary Schroeder Wins Big in Federal 5th Circuit Court of Appeal Decision in Landmark case Schroeder v. Greater New Orleans Federal Credit Union Decision in favor of Credit Union Whistleblowers

By Glenn C. McGovern, Attorney

The U.S. Court of Appeals 5th Circuit handed down a landmark decision win on December 19, 2011, for Federal Credit Union Whistleblower Mary E. Schroeder, a client of Glenn C. McGovern on Dec. 19, 2011. In the case of Schroeder v. Greater New Orleans Federal Credit Union the Fifth Circuit ruled in favor of Mary Schroeder, reversed a summary judgment and held the jury could hear her case. Mary Schroeder, a collections manager reported loan fraud to the President and Supervisory Committee. She also sent a letter to the Board requesting protection from retaliation. She was terminated shortly thereafter. The outcome was a complete victory for Mary Schroeder who can try all federal, state, retaliation and even punitive damages causes of action. The Court also held that notice by plaintiff’s counsel my email to the NCUA is sufficient and mentioned notice to the F.B.I. is sufficient and protected since the F.B.I. is under the Attorney General. An amicus brief was filed by the National Whistleblower Center.