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Employment Law
Sexual Harassment
Wrongful Termination

Cathy Lagman v. Clay Loveday, D.M.D. & Associates

Published: Jul. 30, 2011 | Result Date: Dec. 3, 2010 | Filing Date: Jan. 1, 1900 |

Case number: BC425270 Bench Verdict –  $254,528

Court

L.A. Superior Central


Attorneys

Plaintiff

Morris Nazarian


Defendant

Julia H. Azrael
(Nemecek & Cole)


Facts

Clay Loveday dba Clay Loveday D.M.D. & Associates hired Cathy Lagman in May 2009 as a receptionist and office manager. Her employment there ended in June 2009. She filed a lawsuit against her employer.

Contentions

PLAINTIFF'S CONTENTIONS:
Plaintiff claimed that defendant Loveday sexually harassed her by making sexual advances while she was employed there, both verbally and physically. She also claimed that she was fired after she complained about the harassment to a supervisor. Her claims included sexual harassment in violation of the Fair Employment and Housing Act, retaliation, wrongful termination, and negligent and intentional infliction of emotional distress.

Damages

Plaintiff sought $54,528 in lost future wages, and $163,584 in non-economic damages.

Injuries

Plaintiff claimed emotional distress.

Result

The Court awarded plaintiff $254,528.


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