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Settlement – $90,000Judge
Court
L.A. Superior Central
Attorneys
Plaintiff
Martin L. Stanley
(Law Office of Martin L. Stanley)
Defendant
Dennis M. Gonzales
(Lawrence, Beach, Allen & Choi, PC)
Facts
Plaintiff, an African-American, was hired by Los Angeles CountyÆs Department of Public Works as a laborer in
1981. In 1987, he earned a promotion to crew leader. Plaintiff wished to be promoted to a driller position, but
never received the promotion because he was deemed unqualified by the employer.
Settlement Discussions
The plaintiff made a CCP, Section 998 demand of $100,000. The defendant made a C.C.P. Section 998 offer of $80,000.
Damages
The plaintiff claimed he suffered a loss in income of approximately $1,000 per month, and emotional distress.
Result
THIS CASE IS FOR JULY 7, EMPLOYMENT LAW ISSUE
Other Information
The plaintiff defeated a statute of limitations bar by contending that the statute had been equitably tolled due to a union grievance arbitration that had been conducted on these claims of discrimination.
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