Victoria Graves v. Home Depot U.S.A., Inc., et al.
Published: Mar. 2, 1996 | Result Date: Nov. 14, 1995 | Filing Date: Jan. 1, 1900 |Case number: EC14014 – $0
Judge
Court
L.A. Superior Glendale
Attorneys
Plaintiff
Lee R. Feldman
(Feldman Browne Olivares APC)
Defendant
Thomas P. Brown
(Brown Gitt Law Group ALC)
Experts
Plaintiff
Benjamin Trott
(medical)
Defendant
Francine B. Kulick
(medical)
Facts
The plaintiff, Victoria Graves, a 27-year-old cashier at the defendant, Home Depot U.S.A., Inc. ("Home Depot") alleged that she was terminated on August 8, 1993, in retaliation for complaining about sexual harassment by the defendant store manager. The plaintiff brought this action based on unlawful discrimination, assault and battery, breach of employment contract, termination in violation of public policy, breach of the implied covenant of good faith and fair dealing, fraud, intentional infliction of emotional distress and negligent infliction of emotional distress theories of recovery.
Settlement Discussions
The plaintiff made a $7,000,000 settlement demand and the defendants made a $20,000 offer.
Specials in Evidence
$20,000 $30,000
Damages
The plaintiff claimed $500,000 (emotional distress damages).
Injuries
The plaintiff claimed that she suffered emotional distress as a result of the sexual harassment.
Other Information
The verdict was reached approximately one year and eleven months after the case was filed. A settlement conference was held on November 18, 1994, before volunteer attorneys under Judge Stohl of the Los Angeles Superior Court.
Deliberation
1 hour and 20 minutes
Poll
12-0
Length
7 days
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