Mollyann Bernstein v. Leggett and Platt, Gary Hertweck, et al.
Published: Oct. 15, 1994 | Result Date: Sep. 29, 1994 | Filing Date: Jan. 1, 1900 |Case number: BC080541 – $0
Judge
Court
L.A. Superior Central
Attorneys
Plaintiff
Defendant
Facts
Plaintiff Mollyann Bernstein, a 30-year-old sales representative, had an employment contract with Defendant Leggett and Platt. She was terminated on May 22, 1992, 16 months before the end her contract.
Settlement Discussions
Defendant contends they indicated they would pay between $25,000 and $35,000 and Plaintiff demanded "six figures."
Specials in Evidence
$46,000
Damages
$29,000 lost wages; $7,000 in lost benefits; $10,000 plus interest for failure to pay a commission which Plaintiff claimed she was entitled; and one month salary as penalty for not paying commission, pursuant to Labor Code Section 203. Plaintiff further asked the jury to award emotional distress damages of "4 to 5 times" the actual damages.
Injuries
Emotional distress.
Deliberation
2 days
Poll
11-1, 9-3
Length
6 days
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