Facts

Plaintiff William Maier was sworn into the San Francisco Police Department. He filed an employment lawsuit against the City and County of San Francisco and his field training officer Bridget O'Connor.

PLAINTIFF'S CONTENTIONS: Plaintiff alleged during his Field Training Program he was berated, belittled, and discriminated against O'Connor. Plaintiff contended O'Connor treated him differently because he had a hearing disability, and as a result he was harassed and forced to resign. Plaintiff contended he was unlawfully discriminated against because of his disability and that defendants failed to provide disability accommodations for plaintiff after he notified defendants of his disability. Additionally, Plaintiff contended defendants failed to engage in the interactive process which violated the Fair Employment and Housing Act and unlawfully retaliated against plaintiff. Lastly plaintiff contended he was discriminated against due to his age, which defendants failed to prevent, and further perpetrated through use of its employees involved in the training program.

DEFENDANTS' CONTENTIONS: Defendants denied the contentions and contended their actions were not based on discrimination or retaliation. Defendants moved to dismiss the claims and asserted various affirmative defenses.

Result

The parties agreed to settle for $198,000.