Gerald R. Zimmerer v. Netgear Inc.
Published: Mar. 5, 2011 | Result Date: Jan. 21, 2011 | Filing Date: Jan. 1, 1900 |Case number: 109CV142142 Verdict – Defense
Court
Santa Clara Superior
Attorneys
Plaintiff
Charles J. Wisch
(Law Office of Charles J. Wisch)
Defendant
Michael D. Bruno
(Gordon & Rees LLP)
Michael A. Laurenson
(Gordon & Rees LLP)
Facts
An employee of a Silicon Valley-based global provider of computer networking solutions filed suit, alleging that the employer committed age discrimination by terminating the plaintiff's employment. Plaintiff was 20 years older than his colleagues when his employment was terminated.
Contentions
PLAINTIFF'S CONTENTIONS:
Plaintiff alleged that he was fired from his sales position because of his age, and suffered disparate treatment.
Damages
Plaintiff requested $2.8 million, and punitive damages.
Result
The jury found in favor of the defense. Plaintiff has filed a motion for new trial which is pending for hearing.
Deliberation
41 minutes
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