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Employment Law
Retaliation
Gender and Sexual Discrimination

Natalie Higley v. City of Willits, Willits Police Department, Derek Hendry and Does 1 through 100, inclusive

Published: Jun. 28, 2024 | Result Date: Apr. 5, 2024 | Filing Date: Jun. 6, 2023 |

Case number: 23CV00498 Settlement –  $2,250,000

Judge

Ann C. Moorman

Court

Mendocino County Superior Court


Attorneys

Plaintiff

Matthew S. McNicholas
(McNicholas & McNicholas LLP)

Jason L. Oliver
(McNicholas & McNicholas LLP)


Defendant

Dale L. Allen Jr.
(Allen, Glaessner, Hazelwood & Wert LLP)


Facts

Plaintiff Natalie Higley alleged that on an ongoing and continuing basis beginning in or around July 2020 and continuing to the present, she has been subjected to harassment, discrimination, and a hostile work environment on the basis of her gender. Plaintiff has also been subjected to harassment and discrimination on the basis of her disability/medical condition.

Result

The case settled for $2,250,000.


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