Donald Sauer v. Ultramar Inc.
Published: Apr. 29, 1995 | Result Date: Apr. 7, 1995 | Filing Date: Jan. 1, 1900 |Case number: BC100839 – $1,200,000
Judge
Court
L.A. Superior Central
Attorneys
Plaintiff
Charles Ted Mathews
(Mathews Law Group)
Defendant
David D. Kadue
(Seyfarth Shaw LLP)
Experts
Plaintiff
Theodore Vavoulis
(technical)
Facts
On January 20, 1993, Plaintiff Donald Sauer's employment as Defendant Ultramar's manager of security was ended when he was dismissed without warning with a $21,733 severance package and out-placement services. He was the oldest managerial employee; he had held the position since 1979 (with Ultramar and with the previous employer at the same factory). It was conceded that his performance was satisfactory. The Plaintiff's supervisor was 19 years younger. Plaintiff was 61 years of age at the time of his termination.
Settlement Discussions
Plaintiff contends his demand was $50,000 and Defendant offered $15,000. Defendant contends it offered $25,000 and Plaintiff demanded $450,000.
Specials in Evidence
$400,000
Damages
Plaintiff sought past and future lost earnings; employee benefits; emotional distress damages; and punitive damages.
Injuries
Emotional distress arising from abrupt termination of employment.
Deliberation
3 days
Poll
varied, but 9-3 on age discrimination, punitive damages, and breach of contract
Length
11 days
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