The “cat’s paw” theory of liability for PwC’s alleged retaliatory firing of Mauro Botta for whistleblowing

Update: Botta v. PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP, Case 3:18-cv-02615-RS

Update:

On June 27, 2019, Judge Richard Seeborg in the Northern District of California denied PwC on its motion for summary judgement in the Botta case. PwC had sought summary judgment based on its argument that the individual who made the determination to terminate Botta had no knowledge of Botta’s SEC complaint.

A fact finder may very well ultimately c…