Advertisement In a decision finding that Delta violated the anti-retaliation provision of the AIR21 whistleblower protection law, Judge Morris awarded pilot Karlene Petit $500,000 in compensatory damages for emotional distress, humiliation, and reputational harm. Delta Pilot Suffers Retaliation for Raising Safety Concerns While working as a first officer for Delta, Petit reported safety concerns, including inadequate flight simulator … Continue reading DOL Judge Awards Airline Pilot $500,000 in Compensatory Damages in AIR21 Whistleblower Retaliation Case