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Settlement – $139,000Facts
The plaintiff, a 53-year-old __________ (occupation), was hired by the defendant corporation in February of 1994. The plaintiff claimed he was hired with the understanding that he would have long-term job security. The plaintiff accepted the offered position, closed his businesses and relocated from Northern California to Southern California. The plaintiff again relocated his residence within Southern California in 1995 when his department was moved. Despite the representations the plaintiff believed were made to him, the plaintiff was treated as an at-will employee. The plaintiff was allegedly terminated for "not fitting within the corporate culture." A written agreement required the use of alternative dispute resolution prior to the institution of a lawsuit. The plaintiff brought this action against the defendant based on breach of express and implied in fact contract, breach of the implied covenant of good faith and fair dealing, violation of Labor Code º970, tortious wrongful termination in violation of fundamental public policy promissory fraud and negligent misrepresentation theories of recovery.
Settlement Discussions
The plaintiff made a settlement demand for $_________. The defendant made settlement offer of $__________.
Specials in Evidence
$________ $_______ $________
Damages
The plaintiff claimed $____________ in damages.
Injuries
The plaintiff alleged that he suffered emotional distress as a result of the defendant's conduct.
Other Information
The award was reached approximately ____years and ___ months after the case was filed. A mediation was held on ___/___/19___ before ____________ (name) of ____________ (affiliation or court). The claim was settled after the mediation.
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