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Employment Law
Retaliation
Wrongful Termination

Kenneth Cassettari v. City of East Palo Alto, Monika Hudson, Wesley Bowling, Roderick Norris, Rahn Sigley

Published: Mar. 30, 2004 | Result Date: Oct. 3, 2003 | Filing Date: Jan. 1, 1900 |

Case number: CIV422142 Bench Decision –  $0

Judge

Rosemary Pfeiffer

Court

San Mateo Superior


Attorneys

Plaintiff

Steven C. Phillips


Defendant

Laura Lee Briggs

Kathy E. Mount


Experts

Plaintiff

Ken Catamout
(technical)

Facts

Kenneth Cassettari, 43, a police officer with the city of East Palo Alto, was released from probationary employment. Cassettari sued the city of East Palo Alto, the city manager, the chief of police, a police lieutenant and a police officer, alleging wrongful termination.

Settlement Discussions

Plaintiff demanded $1,200,000. Defendant offered $10,000 C.C.P. Section 998.

Damages

Past and future damages.

Injuries

Cassettari claimed emotional distress.

Result

Defense


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