Karla Johnston v. Wal Mart
Published: Nov. 12, 2002 | Result Date: Sep. 12, 2002 | Filing Date: Jan. 1, 1900 |Case number: 000496B Verdict – $535,000
Judge
Court
USDC Southern District of California
Attorneys
Plaintiff
Defendant
Linda Miller Savitt
(Ballard, Rosenberg, Golper & Savitt LLP)
Facts
The plaintiff, a female loss prevention agent, instituted proceedings against her former employer,
Wal Mart, alleging sexual harassment and wrongful termination in violation of FEHA. The
plaintiff was a lesbian.
Settlement Discussions
Wal Mart offered $35,000; the plaintiff demanded $200,000.
Other Information
The jury rejected the employee's wrongful discharge claim but returned an award for her claim of sexual harassment. A motion for judgment notwithstanding the verdict is pending.
Deliberation
eight hours
Poll
8-0 (sexual harassment)
Length
seven days
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