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Employment Law
Sexual Harassment
Sexual Harassment

Standmore v. Sonora Manufacturing

Published: Sep. 17, 2002 | Result Date: Aug. 7, 2002 | Filing Date: Jan. 1, 1900 |

Case number: BC236105 Verdict –  $628,000

Judge

Emilie H. Elias

Court

L.A. Superior Central


Attorneys

Plaintiff

Mark G. Weidmann


Defendant

John R. Marshall


Facts

The plaintiff was terminated by the defendant on October 21, 1999 after working there for three months as an administrative assistant. Eleven days prior to being terminated she received a raise.

Settlement Discussions

The plaintiff submitted a CCP Section 998 demand for $150,000. The defendant submitted a Section 998 offer for $10,000.

Damages

Loss of wages and emotional distress.

Other Information

The plaintiff was awarded $8,000 in loss of wages; $60,000 for emotional distress for the wrongful termination; $180,000 emotional distress for the hostile work environment; $180,000 emotional distress for the quid pro quo sexual harassment; and $200,000 in punitive damages.

Deliberation

one day

Length

two days


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