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Employment Law
Sex Discrimination
Retaliation

Therese Dobbins v. Maricopa County

Published: Apr. 24, 1999 | Result Date: Mar. 5, 1999 | Filing Date: Jan. 1, 1900 |

Case number: CV9702194 Verdict –  $0

Judge

Steven D. Sheldon

Court

Maricopa Superior


Attorneys

Plaintiff

Jack Levine


Defendant

Mary C. Cronin


Facts

On May 9, 1993, plaintiff Therese Robbins, a 45-year-old detention officer, was working for defendant, Maricopa County in the facility she had been transferred to when she was injured during an inmate escape. The plaintiff brought this action against the defendant based on discrimination and retaliation.

Settlement Discussions

The plaintiff made a settlement demand of $300,000, plus lost earnings and mental anguish, which was reduced to $100,000. The defendant made an offer of $50,000.

Injuries

The plaintiff suffered mild concussive head injury. The plaintiff also claimed mental anguish.

Result

PLEASE PROVIDE THE FULL NAME OF JUDGE ___________ SHELDON

Deliberation

1½hours

Length

seven days


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