Emille V. DeCuir v. County of Los Angeles, et al.
Published: Aug. 7, 1999 | Result Date: May 21, 1999 | Filing Date: Jan. 1, 1900 |Case number: BC169590 Verdict – $0
Judge
Court
L.A. Superior Central
Attorneys
Plaintiff
Martin L. Stanley
(Law Office of Martin L. Stanley)
Defendant
Experts
Plaintiff
Paul Barkorulos
(medical)
Facts
The plaintiff, a 52-year old deputy sheriff, who worked with the MarshallÆs Association, and who had reported a theft of money and filed a prior lawsuit against the County, received discipline and, eventually, was subject to a criminal prosecution. The plaintiff attributed the discipline and prosecution to retaliation for report of the theft, for his prior lawsuit, and for his work with the MarshallÆs Association. The plaintiff eventually retired.
Settlement Discussions
The plaintiff demanded $465,000 and defendant offered $10,000.
Damages
No current medicals were placed in evidnece, with future medicals highly likely. Loss of earnings was left for the court to determine upon a finding of liability. Loss of future earnings was contingent upon court's finding and constructive disharge.
Other Information
The verdict was reached two years and one month after the case was filed. PLEASE RESPOND ASAP, THIS IS AUG. 6 SPECIAL ISSUE. THANK YOU
Deliberation
one day
Poll
10-2
Length
12 days
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