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Employment Law
National Origin Discrimination
Failure to Promote

Chad Mishra v. University of Washington and Harborview Medical Center

Published: Sep. 19, 1998 | Result Date: Mar. 30, 1998 | Filing Date: Jan. 1, 1900 |

Case number: 962079995 Verdict –  $0

Judge

Peter Jarvis

Court

King Superior


Attorneys

Plaintiff

Gerald Day


Defendant

Andy Cooley


Experts

Defendant

Charles Alexander
(technical)

John E. Hamm
(medical)

Facts

Beginning in 1987, plaintiff Chad Mishra, a 51-year-old native of India, worked as a hospital safety officer at defendant Harborview Medical Center. The plaintiff was laid off and successfully sued for reinstatement and damages in 1989. The case was settled in 1992 for cash payment and reinstatement. The defendants contended that by 1993, the plaintiff was performing poorly on the job. The plaintiff contended he was denied promotions and pay raises, and eventually was suspended without pay for one week. The plaintiff brought this action against the defendants based on race, color and national origin discrimination and violation of his civil rights.

Settlement Discussions

The plaintiff made a settlement demand for $440,0000 and an agreement to resign. The defendants offered $35,000.

Specials in Evidence

$240,000 (disputed)

Injuries

The plaintiff alleged a failed marriage and loss of sleep.

Other Information

The verdict was reached approximately _____ years and _____ months after the case was filed. A settlement conference/ arbitration/ mediation was held on ____/____/19_____ before ______________ (name) of ______________ (affiliation) resulting in ___________ .

Poll

10-2

Length

seven days


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