Ameris Bank Ordered to Pay $79.5 Million in Whistleblower Retaliation Lawsuit

A federal court in California has ordered Ameris Bank to pay $79.5 million after a jury found it liable for wrongful termination, whistleblower retaliation, and breach of contract. The judgment stems from a case where Balboa Capital founder Patrick Byrne challenged compensation calculations, highlighting significant legal and financial consequences for corporate misconduct.