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Employment Law
Wrongful Termination
Sexual Harassment

Natalia Sweeney v. California Angels

Published: Oct. 22, 1994 | Result Date: Oct. 7, 1994 | Filing Date: Jan. 1, 1900 |

Case number: 93137GLT –  $0

Judge

Gary L. Taylor

Court

USDC Central


Attorneys

Plaintiff

Michael Colmenares


Defendant

Neil O. Andrus


Experts

Defendant

Eric H. Marcus
(medical)

Facts

Plaintiff Natalia Sweeney, a 53-year-old secretary, was terminated by Defendant California Angels in November of 1992, after 3 1/2 years in their employ. Plaintiff alleged that she had been demoted in 1991.

Settlement Discussions

Defendants contend they offered $5,000 and Plaintiff demanded $250,000.

Specials in Evidence

$50,000 not claimed

Damages

Plaintiff claimed back pay, front pay, damages for alleged emotional distress, and punitive damages. Plaintiff asked the jury to award $250,000.

Injuries

Emotional distress.

Deliberation

3 days

Poll

8-0

Length

2 weeks


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