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
Court
L.A. Superior Central
Attorneys
Plaintiff
Defendant
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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