Doe v. Northrop Corp.
Published: Jan. 31, 1998 | Result Date: Aug. 1, 1997 | Filing Date: Jan. 1, 1900 |Case number: BC067428 Verdict – $750,000
Judge
Court
L.A. Superior Central
Attorneys
Plaintiff
Defendant
Charles F. Barker
(Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP)
Experts
Plaintiff
Joe Stack
(technical)
Defendant
Bruce L. Ross
(technical)
Facts
Plaintiff, a 40-year-old secretary, worked for defendant Northrop for eleven years at which time she was laid off due to work force reduction. The plaintiff alleged her supervisor harassed her and subjected her to a hostile working environment. Plaintiff brought this action against the defendant based on sexual harassment and retaliation theories of recovery.
Settlement Discussions
The plaintiff made a settlement demand of $550,000 withdrawn, and a C.C.P. º998 settlement demand for $750,000 which expired. The defendant offered $40,000 increased to $75,000, then made a C.C.P. º998 offer for $100,000, increased to $400,000, then $750,000 on the first day of trial.
Specials in Evidence
none $48,864 plus approx. $10,000 per year for work life expectancy
Injuries
Plaintiff claimed to suffer emotional distress.
Other Information
The verdict was reached approximately four years and 11 months after the case was filed. A settlement conferences were held in June 1994 and October 1996, resulting in no settlement. POST TRIAL MOTION: After a motion for attorney fees was filed, the case settled for $1,300,000.
Deliberation
3½ hours
Poll
12-0, 10-2 (on various issues)
Length
18 days
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