Loran Candelas v. City of Cathedral City and Travis Walker
Published: Feb. 19, 2021 | Result Date: Mar. 5, 2020 |Case number: PSC1905210 Settlement – $500,000
Judge
Court
Riverside County Superior Court
Attorneys
Plaintiff
Darren J. Campbell
(Aitken Campbell Heikaus Weaver LLP)
Defendant
Jill Williams
(Carpenter, Rothans & Dumont LLP)
Mark K. Kitabayashi
(Lozano Smith APC)
Facts
Loran Candelas was a City of Cathedral police force dispatcher. While at a police conference, Candelas alleged the police chief assaulted her. Candelas further alleged months of inappropriate sexual behavior by him. Candelas was subsequently placed on leave and sued the city and the police chief.
Contentions
PLAINTIFF'S CONTENTIONS: Plaintiff contended that defendant subjected her to sexual harassment, gender discrimination, and battery. Defendants were also negligent in preventing plaintiff's exposure to such a hostile environment.
DEFENDANTS' CONTENTIONS: Defendants denied Candelas' contentions.
Injuries
Loran Candelas suffered from emotional distress and sought damages for emotional pain and suffering.
Result
The parties entered a $500,000 settlement agreement.
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