Michelle Abbas v. Venator Group Retail Inc.
Published: Feb. 2, 2002 | Result Date: Oct. 23, 2001 | Filing Date: Jan. 1, 1900 |Case number: GIC760065 Verdict – $31,884
Judge
Court
San Diego Superior
Attorneys
Plaintiff
Defendant
Facts
The plaintiff, a 27-year-old Champs Sports store manager, was fired after seven years of
employment during which she earned promotions, accolades and awards. She had an
unblemished personnel jacket. Shortly after she requested time off to undergo genetic testing for
breast cancer, the plaintiff received three written warnings in one day. She was fired about two
months later. The plaintiff became re-employed three days after being fired, but the job paid
less.
Settlement Discussions
The plaintiff demanded $80,000 on Oct. 15, 2001. The defendant offered $30,000 on Oct. 15, 2001.
Other Information
The verdict was reached less than one year after the case was filed.
Deliberation
one day
Poll
9-3
Length
five days
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