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Employment Law
Wrongful Termination
Due Process Violation

Robert L. Freier v. Big Bear Municipal Water District

Published: Nov. 2, 1996 | Result Date: Oct. 1, 1996 | Filing Date: Jan. 1, 1900 |

Case number: SACV94517GLT –  $0

Judge

Gary L. Taylor

Court

USDC Southern District of California


Attorneys

Plaintiff

Kenneth Miller


Defendant

Denise A. Brogna


Facts

In 1986, plaintiff Robert L. Freier began employment with defendant Big Bear Municipal Water District as _________ (occupation). The terms of his employment allegedly changed at some point and the plaintiff became an "at-will" employee. On April 1, 1993, the Big Bear Municipal Water District reorganized and abolished the plaintiff's position and two other administrative positions. The plaintiff was offered a transitory six-month consultant position, which he subsequently refused. He was then asked to leave. The plaintiff brought this action against the defendant based on wrongful termination and violation of procedural due process rights theories of recovery.

Settlement Discussions

The plaintiff made a settlement demand for $250,000. The defendant made a Rule 68 offer of judgment of $50,000.

Specials in Evidence

$_________ $_________

Damages

The plaintiff claimed $__________ in damages.

Other Information

The verdict was reached approximately ____ years and _____ months after the case was filed. A settlement conference/arbitration/mediation was held on ___/___/1996 before _________________ (name) of ______________ (affiliation or court) resulting in _____________ .

Deliberation

1+ hours

Poll

_________ (#s pls.)

Length

4 days


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