Belinda Brewer, Christine Sullivan, Ricky Sims v. Southern Pacific Railroad
Published: Jul. 8, 2000 | Result Date: May 18, 2000 | Filing Date: Jan. 1, 1900 |Case number: 78406669 Verdict – $0
Facts
The three plaintiffs worked as hostlers at the Oakland yard of Southern Pacific Railroad from 1993-1998. The plaintiffs contended that they were subjected to a hostile work environment and harassed based on race and sex. The defendant contended that the plaintiffs were not subjected to any discriminatory adverse employment actions based on sex and race. The defendant also contended that the plaintiffs lacked sufficient, credible proof to meet the elements of a hostile work environment based on race and sex.
Settlement Discussions
The plaintiffs demanded $500,000 at mediation. The defendant made C.C.P. Section 998 offers to three plaintiffs for a total of $150,000.
Deliberation
three days
Length
four weeks
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