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Employment Law
Wrongful Termination
Sexual Harassment

Kimberly Vieira-Neri v. Plaza Financial, Proudfoot

Published: Feb. 15, 2001 | Result Date: Jan. 9, 2001 | Filing Date: Jan. 1, 1900 |

Case number: CIV193779 Verdict –  $0

Judge

Mark J. Litwak

Court

Ventura Superior


Attorneys

Plaintiff

Jack T. Humes Jr.
(Law Office of Jack T. Humes)


Defendant

Brian A. Osborne
(Osborne Law Firm)


Experts

Defendant

Diana Keyser
(technical)

James C. Galloway Jr.
(technical)

Facts

The plaintiff was employed by defendant as a mortgage loan processor in October 1998. The plaintiff became
pregnant in April 1999, and told the defendant of this at the end of April. The plaintiff was laid off in early
June.

Settlement Discussions

The plaintiff demanded $375,000. The defendant offered $5,000.

Specials in Evidence

$40,000

Damages

The plaintiff claimed loss of earnings of $40,000, emotional distress damages of $275,000, plus sought punitive damages.

Injuries

The plaintiff claimed emotional distress for being laid off and being unable to pay bills.

Deliberation

30 minutes

Poll

11-1 (defense)

Length

five days


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