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Employment Law
Wrongful Termination
Handicap Discrimination

Sloane Sudeck v. NSI Services, Inc.

Published: Feb. 12, 1994 | Result Date: Jan. 3, 1994 | Filing Date: Jan. 1, 1900 |

Case number: BC053445 –  $0

Judge

Michael M. Berger

Court

L.A. Superior Central


Attorneys

Plaintiff

Steven M. Garver

Edward E. Corey


Defendant

Linda Miller Savitt
(Ballard, Rosenberg, Golper & Savitt LLP)


Experts

Plaintiff

Jan Goren
(technical)

Facts

Plaintiff Sloane Sudeck, age 28 years, was hired as an administrative assistant with the knowledge that, due to her disability, she was unable to type. After 11 months, the business needs of the company allegedly changed to require typing. Plaintiff was terminated on May 15, 1991.

Settlement Discussions

Defendant contends they offered $10,000 and Plaintiff demanded $150,000.

Specials in Evidence

$55,000

Damages

$200,000 emotional distress and lost earnings damages were claimed by Plaintiff.

Injuries

Emotional distress.

Deliberation

2.5 hours

Poll

9-3

Length

6 days


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