Nancy Valentine v. General Nutrition Centers
Published: Jul. 3, 2010 | Result Date: Jun. 3, 2010 | Filing Date: Jan. 1, 1900 |Case number: CV 09-6106 SVW (JCx) Verdict – Defense
Court
USDC Central
Attorneys
Plaintiff
Defendant
Facts
Plaintiff Nancy Valentine was employed by defendant General Nutrition Center as a senior store manager in Ventura County. In January 2009, plaintiff was terminated from her position.
Contentions
PLAINTIFF'S CONTENTIONS:
Plaintiff contended that she was terminated after 17 years of employment and replaced with a younger and unqualified male. Plaintiff also claimed that GNC's disciplinary processes were not followed.
DEFENDANT'S CONTENTIONS:
Defendant contended that plaintiff was terminated for performance issues; that plaintiff's age and sex were not a factor in connection with any employment decision made by GNC; and, that GNC's policies allowed latitude in disciplinary decisions.
Settlement Discussions
The parties participated in mediation but no settlement was reached.
Result
Defense verdict.
Other Information
FILING DATE: June 17, 2009.
Deliberation
half hour
Length
two days
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