A former employee has filed a lawsuit against her previous employer, alleging pregnancy discrimination and wrongful termination. Christan Cookson, the plaintiff, lodged her complaint in the Circuit Court of the Sixth Judicial Circuit in Pinellas County, Florida, on November 20, 2024. The defendant named in the case is VT Acquisition Co., LLC.

The complaint details Cookson’s employment journey with VT Acquisition Co., which began on January 16, 2024, at their call center in St. Petersburg, Florida. Cookson is not only an employee but also a professional bodybuilder and model with a significant social media following. During her tenure, she reported to Patrick Jackson and Keslyn Grant within the company hierarchy. The narrative begins with an interview conducted by Jackson on December 20, 2023, where he recognized Cookson from her bodybuilding career and expressed enthusiasm about hiring her.

The situation took a serious turn when Cookson experienced a medical emergency related to an ectopic pregnancy shortly after starting her job. On January 22, 2024, she informed Grant of a family emergency requiring immediate attention and subsequently notified Jackson via text from the hospital but received no response. After being diagnosed with a possible ectopic pregnancy and undergoing necessary medical procedures that included terminating the pregnancy for health reasons, Cookson communicated these developments to both Grant and Jackson.