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    • Robert Miller v. Kern High School District, et al.

    Dec. 9, 1995
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    Employment Law
    Disability Discrimination
    ADA

    Robert Miller v. Kern High School District, et al.

    Published: Dec. 9, 1995 | Result Date: Oct. 25, 1995 | Filing Date: Jan. 1, 1900 |
    Case number: CVF945218 –  $0

    Judge

    Oliver W. Wanger

    Court

    USDC Eastern


    Attorneys

    Plaintiff

    Daniel T. Mccloskey


    Defendant

    Gregory L. Myers
    (Law Offices of Gregory L. Myers)


    Experts

    Plaintiff

    Rick A. Sarkisian
    (technical)

    David Moreledge
    (medical)

    Peggy Mellon
    (technical)

    Howard B. Terrell
    (medical)

    Defendant

    John Shinn
    (medical)

    Stephen Douglas
    (technical)

    Jody Daughtry
    (technical)

    Richard Berkson
    (medical)

    Facts

    The Plaintiff, Robert Miller, a 52-year-old teacher, was employed by the Defendant, Kern High School District. After several negative evaluations, the Defendant began dismissal proceedings. The Plaintiff brought this action for discrimination based on the failure of his employer, Defendant, to accommodate his hearing disability, harassment, and retaliation for filing EEOC complaints and the within lawsuit.

    Settlement Discussions

    Plaintiff demanded $150,000; Defendant offered $80,000.

    Damages

    Plaintiff's counsel asked the jury for $180,000.

    Injuries

    Emotional distress.

    Deliberation

    2.5 days

    Poll

    unanimous

    Length

    3 weeks


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