Robin Scott King v. Stanford University
Published: Jun. 29, 2004 | Result Date: Apr. 9, 2004 | Filing Date: Jan. 1, 1900 |Case number: CV804693 Verdict – $1,015,410
Judge
Court
Santa Clara Superior
Attorneys
Plaintiff
Defendant
Experts
Plaintiff
Jan Duffy
(technical)
Thaddeus John Whalen
(technical)
Diana S. Everstine
(medical)
Defendant
Phillip McLeod
(technical)
Kevin Sweeney
(technical)
Margo Leahy
(medical)
Facts
Plaintiff Robin King worked as a research technician at defendant Stanford University. During her employment, the plaintiff dated a co-worker. The relationship ended in 1990, but both of them continued to work for the defendant. In 1995, the plaintiff complained to supervisors that she needed protection from her ex-boyfriend. The defendant established a work schedule so that both the plaintiff and her ex-boyfriend could continue to use the laboratory. The plaintiff claimed that the schedule did not accommodate her needs. In 2001, the plaintiff allegedly lost her temper during a meeting and was required to participate in anger management training as a condition of employment. Within days, the plaintiff resigned and took a job at another company, which required her to continue using the defendant's laboratory. The defendant insisted that the plaintiff agree to certain conditions, including the anger management training in order to use the laboratory. The plaintiff allegedly became depressed and was laid off from her new job in early 2002.
Injuries
The plaintiff claimed that she suffered depression that required therapy and medication.
Deliberation
nine hours
Poll
12-0 (intentional interference with contractual relation), 12-0 (no intentional infliction of emotional distress); 10-2 (punitive damages)
Length
three weeks
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