Facts

Plaintiff Perry Davis sued Redlands Unified School District after being terminated for reporting numerous illegal activity by school officials, such as circulating a nude photo of a student, and cover up and fraud at the school prom, where the assistant principal and the sheriff deputy allowed a student under the influence of THC to attend the prom. Plaintiff had a spotless record of excellent performance evaluations and pay raises for nine years prior to his sudden termination. After his complaints, RUSD placed him on administrative leave and trumped up nine false or exaggerated "charges" against him. Even though the district has a progressive discipline policy, RUSD ignored the requirement and went straight to termination. Plaintiff lost wages and suffered significant emotional distress.

PLAINTIFF'S CONTENTIONS: Plaintiff claimed whistleblower retaliation under Cal.Labor Code Sec 1102.5.

DEFENDAN'S CONTENTIONS: RUSD had legitimate reasons for plaintiff's termination.

Settlement Discussions

$7,000 offered by RUSD; prior to trial, Davis' last demand was $500,000.

Specials in Evidence

Loe: $250,000 Future Loe: $250,000

Injuries

Past and future wages ($500,000) and past and future emotional distress ($300,000)

Result

Plaintiff's verdict for $800,000.

Deliberation

three hours

Poll

12-0 (unanimous)

Length

13 days