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CONFIDENTIAL

Aug. 13, 1994

Employment Law
Wrongful Termination

Confidential

Settlement –  $450,000

Judge

William Huss

Court

L.A. Superior Central


Attorneys

Plaintiff

Christina O. Nyhan

John A. Girardi
(Law Offices of John A. Girardi)


Defendant

David M. Lester
(Atkinson, Andelson, Loya, Ruud & Romo)

Gary F. Overstreet

Leo Plotkin


Facts

Plaintiff, 47, worked for Defendant advertising agency for approximately 9 years, primarily on Defendant cosmetic corporation's account. Plaintiff was the senior vice president, assistant creative director, and had been responsible for that account for the duration of his employment. Plaintiff had dated the daughter of Defendant president/CEO of Defendant corporation for over one year; the relationship ended in 1991. Plaintiff was then terminated on October 24, 1991.

Settlement Discussions

Plaintiff contends they demanded $1,000,000. Defendants' offers, if any, were not disclosed.

Specials in Evidence

Not claimed $180,000/year

Damages

$1,000,000 for loss of earnings, emotional distress, and defamation


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