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Employment Law
Wrongful Termination
Sex Discrimination

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

William H. Orrick III

Court

USDC Northern


Attorneys

Plaintiff

Christopher P. Schlies


Defendant

Michael L. Dworkin


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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