Tom Beaudrot v. Rydell Enterprises
Published: Nov. 11, 2003 | Result Date: Apr. 12, 2003 | Filing Date: Jan. 1, 1900 |Case number: BC232345 Arbitration – $836,960
Court
L.A. Superior Central
Attorneys
Plaintiff
Daniel M. Holzman
(Caskey & Holzman)
Defendant
Experts
Plaintiff
Stephanie R. Rizzardi-Pearson
(technical)
Francine B. Kulick
(medical)
Facts
Plaintiff Tom Beaudrot, approximately 40 years old, worked as manager at defendant Rydell Enterprises' auto sales facility in the San Fernando Valley, where he developed a Portfolio Leasing Dept. As manager, he developed leads from lease returns, the Internet and other sources and referred those leads to sales consultants. The plaintiff was paid on the basis of credits that resulted in sales. Prior to becoming ill in December 1999, it was undisputed that the plaintiff was doing an outstanding job. He was diagnosed with a disease that required ongoing treatment, but was not contagious. In the beginning, the defendant's management was supportive and accommodated the plaintiff's illness related needs. Over time, some of the plaintiff's co-workers became afraid that they might become infected. Management attempted to allay the fears of the other employees for a time, but then fired the plaintiff after over two years of employment.
Settlement Discussions
The plaintiff initially demanded "seven figures" at mediation; the defendant offered $50,000.
Damages
The plaintiff was awarded $305,000 in economic damages; $350,000 in non-economic damages; and $181,960 in attorney fees and costs.
Other Information
Retired Judge Robert A. Altman of ADR Services awarded $836,960 to the plaintiff.
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