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Employment Law
Retaliation
Age and National Origin Discrimination

Benedict Lobo v. Intel Mobile Communications

Published: May 15, 2020 | Result Date: Mar. 9, 2020 | Filing Date: Jun. 12, 2017 |

Case number: 17CV311668 Verdict –  Defense

Judge

Mark H. Pierce

Court

Santa Clara County Superior Court


Attorneys

Plaintiff

Elnaz Masoom
(Masoom Law Firm)


Defendant

Baldwin J. Lee
(Allen, Matkins, Leck, Gamble & Mallory LLP)

Alexander Nestor
(Allen, Matkins, Leck, Gamble & Mallory LLP)

Jennie L. Lee
(Allen, Matkins, Leck, Gamble & Mallory LLP)


Facts

Plaintiff Benedict Lobo sued Intel Mobile alleging age discrimination, national origin discrimination, retaliatory discharge, intentional infliction of emotional distress, and other claims.

Contentions

PLAINTIFF'S CONTENTIONS: Plaintiff Lobo alleged that he was subjected to discrimination and retaliation because of his age and national origin, and was forced to resign.

DEFENDANT'S CONTENTIONS: Defendant Intel Mobile denied all of plaintiff's allegations. Defendant contended that plaintiff Lobo was a poor performer who was counseled by his managers regarding his need to improve and that plaintiff chose to resign after he was presented with a corrective action plan.

Settlement Discussions

Up to trial, Plaintiff demanded $9.9 million.

Result

The jury found in favor of Defendant Intel Mobile on all claims, including finding there was no discrimination. Judgment in favor of Intel Mobile was entered in full.


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