A former court officer terminated for refusing to comply with the since-abandoned COVID-19 “vaccine mandate” is suing the New York State Unified Court System and the State of New York, saying he’s entitled to additional damages and attorneys fees following the policy reversal.

Joseph Esposito, an ordained minister, sought accommodations for religious and medical reasons but his requests were ignored and he was fired in April 2022 for refusing the vaccine.

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