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Employment Law
Failure to Promote

Willie Davis v. County of Los Angeles, et al.

Published: Jul. 15, 1995 | Result Date: Jun. 16, 1995 | Filing Date: Jan. 1, 1900 |

Case number: BC076267 –  $442,000

Judge

John Zebrowski

Court

L.A. Superior Central


Attorneys

Plaintiff

David M. Ring M.D.
(Taylor & Ring)

Patrick P. McNicholas
(McNicholas & McNicholas)


Defendant

Alan K. Terakawa


Facts

In 1985, Plaintiff Willie Davis, a 49-year-old electro mechanic who worked in sewer maintenance, had been employed by Defendant County of Los Angeles for 15 years. At that time Plaintiff allegedly complained to his supervisors that his crew leader was using a county truck to visit his girlfriend and on county time. According to Plaintiff, the crew leader directed Plaintiff to wait outside the girlfriend's house while he visited his girlfriend. Plaintiff allegedly told his supervisors that, unless they removed him from his assignment to this crew leader, Plaintiff would "take them downtown."

Settlement Discussions

Plaintiff contends he demanded $350,000 and Defendants made no offers.

Specials in Evidence

$42,000

Damages

Back pay. Plaintiff asked the jury to award $500,000 to $750,000.

Injuries

Emotional distress.

Deliberation

3 hours liability, 2.5 hours damages

Poll

10-2 liability, 10-2 damages

Length

3 weeks liability, **


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