Phyllis Pactol v. California Shock Trauma Air Rescue
Published: Mar. 22, 1997 | Result Date: Sep. 11, 1996 | Filing Date: Jan. 1, 1900 |Case number: C952424 – $0
Judge
Court
USDC Northern
Attorneys
Plaintiff
Defendant
Experts
Plaintiff
Paula Hudis
(medical)
Defendant
Lee Coleman
(medical)
Facts
Plaintiff Phyllis Pactol, a 37-year-old mechanic, was terminated from her employment as a mechanic after working for nine months for defendant California Shock Trauma Air Rescue. The plaintiff brought this action against the defendant based on wrongful termination and sex discrimination theories of recovery.
Settlement Discussions
The plaintiff made a settlement demand for $32,000 lowered to $25,000 before trial. The defendant made a C.C.P. º998 offer of compromise for $9,000.
Specials in Evidence
$1,080
Damages
The plaintiff asked for attorney's fees under Title VII Civil Right Act.
Injuries
The plaintiff alleged that she suffered emotional distress.
Other Information
The plaintiff's motion for new trial was denied.
Deliberation
5 hours
Length
5 days
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