Debra Powell v. City of Loveland
Published: May 3, 2001 | Result Date: Nov. 24, 2000 | Filing Date: Jan. 1, 1900 |Case number: 99B43 Verdict – $0
Judge
Court
USDC Colorado
Attorneys
Plaintiff
Defendant
Experts
Plaintiff
Mark Litvin
(technical)
Defendant
Ronald Koch
(technical)
Facts
The City of Loveland employed plaintiff, Debra Powell as a buyerÆs clerk. She alleged that she had repetitive
motion injuries in her hands, wrists and arms. She reached her maximum medical improvement under
workerÆs compensation and was placed on leave under the Family and Medical Leave Act on March 31, 1997.
At the end of her unpaid leave of seven months, the defendant terminated PowellÆs employment on Oct. 31,
1997.
Settlement Discussions
The plaintiff demanded $145,000. The defendant offered $80,000, preceded by a $50,000 offer.
Damages
Back pay, reinstatement and compensatory damages for emotional distress, attorney fees and interest.
Other Information
The plaintiffÆs retaliation claim under the ADA was dismissed before the conclusion of the trial. The court entered judgment as a matter of law on the ADA retaliation claim.
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