Facts

Plaintiff Ronald Carmichael, 54, was employed by Raytheon Company's Space & Airborne Systems unit in Fullerton.

PLAINTIFF'S CONTENTIONS:
Plaintiff alleged disability discrimination and failure to engage in the interactive process in connection with his layoff in August 2008. Plaintiff claimed that Raytheon managers lied to him about his job being eliminated. He also claimed that the human resources representatives that assisted him in trying to find another position within the company did not make a sincere or adequate effort.

Plaintiff argued that the alleged conduct was motivated by the fact that he had taken extended medical leave, and by the fact that he had some medical restrictions upon his release to return to work.

DEFENDANT'S CONTENTIONS:
Defendant contended that plaintiff was laid off as part of a large-scale reduction in force that was economically driven. Defendant also contended that plaintiff's position was eliminated and that he was never replaced.

Settlement Discussions

Plaintiff demanded $1.2 million. Defendant offered $75,000.

Damages

Plaintiff was seeking damages for past loss of earnings and benefits for $341,000; future lost earnings for $1,768,827; past emotional distress for $2 million to $3 million; future emotional distress for $1 million to $1.5 million. Plaintiff claimed that he would never be able to find a job again.

Result

Defense verdict.

Other Information

FILING DATE: May 1, 2009.

Deliberation

1.5 hours

Poll

8-0

Length

three days