Confidential
Settlement – $67,500Judge
Court
L.A. Superior San Fernando
Attorneys
Plaintiff
Defendant
Facts
Plaintiff was 54 years of age at the time of his resignation from Defendant corporate owner of radio stations. He had been a 20-year employee and general sales manager of the company. In August of 1991, Defendant's general manager informed Plaintiff that the radio station decided to replace him as the general sales manager and offered him the option of a "voluntary resignation" or demotion to an account executive position. Plaintiff accepted the demotion after being promised that his salary would be subject to a gradual decrease and that he would continue to receive commissions. The general sales manager position was then filled by 2 individuals; one 35 years of age and the other 48 years of age. In addition, a memo allegedly was disseminated which indicated that the general manager wanted to hire several "young turks" to the sales force. Over the next several months, Plaintiff attempted to perform his new job duties as an account executive; however, he allegedly was repeatedly being left out of sales meetings, was not given any viable sales opportunities, and was threatened with losing his credit for sales commissions. Plaintiff submitted his resignation on March 25, 1992.
Settlement Discussions
Plaintiff contends he demanded $90,000 and Defendants offered $20,000 increased to $45,000.
Specials in Evidence
$200,000
Damages
Lost earnings in excess of $100,000.
Injuries
Emotional distress requiring unspecified treatments.
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