Mental health | Worker sues company after office party sparks mental health concern

A worker has sued his former employer after an office birthday party triggered a panic attack.

As reported by The Guardian, Gravity Diagnostics, a medical laboratory based in Kentucky, USA, ignored Kevin Berling’s request not to celebrate his birthday due to an anxiety disorder.

According to reports, Berling spoke to a colleague who was responsible for organising staff birthday parties, and requested not to have one, but this colleague “flat-out forgot about his request” according to legal documents.

As a result, the company hosted the celebration, which caused Berling to suffer a panic attack.