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CONFIDENTIAL

Nov. 15, 1997

Civil Rights
Wrongful Termination
Union

Confidential

Settlement –  $225,000

Facts

In June 1994, three dispatchers were fired for insubordination and meeting to discuss union representation. The plaintiff contended her firing was a violation of the First Amendment. The defendant contended the plaintiff was fired for cause.

Settlement Discussions

The plaintiff made a settlement demand for $_____________. The defendant made a settlement offer for $________________.

Damages

The plaintiff claimed $______________ in damages.

Other Information

The settlement was reached approximately two years and one month after the case was filed.

Deliberation

10 hours

Poll

unanimous

Length

nine days


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