Francisco Tapia v. San Gabriel Transit Inc., and Does 1 through 50
Published: Feb. 6, 2016 | Result Date: Nov. 16, 2015 | Filing Date: Jan. 1, 1900 |Case number: BC482433 Verdict – $1,289,850
Court
L.A. Superior Central
Attorneys
Plaintiff
Defendant
Facts
Francisco Tapia sued his former employer San Gabriel Transit Inc, a paratransit service provider,. following his termination as a driver.
Contentions
PLAINTIFF'S CONTENTIONS:
Tapia contended that defendant discriminated against him by terminating him for his disability (depression), failed to accommodate his disability, failed to engage in an interactive process, and refused to reinstate him following his medical leave.
DEFENDANT'S CONTENTIONS:
Defendant denied Tapia's allegations and asserted various affirmative defenses.
Result
The jury returned a verdict in Tapia's favor and awarded him $889,849 in damages plus $400,000 in punitive damages, for a total award of $1,289,849.
Other Information
FILING DATE: April 6, 2012.
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