Ethel Plasch v. Lin Duall Richter Benuska Corporation, et al.
Published: Sep. 24, 1994 | Result Date: Aug. 4, 1994 | Filing Date: Jan. 1, 1900 |Case number: BC075404 – $0
Judge
Court
L.A. Superior Central
Attorneys
Plaintiff
Defendant
Facts
Plaintiff Ethel Plasch had worked for Defendant Lin Duall Richter Benuska Corporation, an earthquake sciences and engineering firm, for 14 years as a secretary. In March of 1992, Defendant hired a new secretary who was approximately 20 years younger than Plaintiff. Plaintiff, who was 72 years of age at the time, was laid off.
Settlement Discussions
Defendant contends it offered $3,500 and that Plaintiff's demand was not specified.
Specials in Evidence
not specified
Damages
Lost wages, punitive damages, and attorney fees per statute.
Injuries
Emotional distress.
Other Information
A prior arbitration by Warren M. Goodwin resulted in a Plaintiff's award of $54,500; trial de novo by Defendant. The Plaintiff was non-suited on breach of implied covenant of employment and breach of covenant of good faith and fair dealing; Plaintiff was also non-suited on punitives; and the case went to the jury on age discrimination and emotional distress after the Court denied Defendants motion for directed verdict, at the end of the entire case before submission to the jury.
Deliberation
2.5 hours
Poll
12-0
Length
4 days
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