Mary Cummings v. Kaiser Foundation Hospital and Newton Walsh
Published: Aug. 8, 1998 | Result Date: Jan. 22, 1998 | Filing Date: Jan. 1, 1900 |Case number: 397994 Verdict – $850,000
Judge
Court
San Mateo Superior
Attorneys
Plaintiff
Defendant
Experts
Plaintiff
Margo Leahy
(medical)
Mary Ann Kim
(medical)
Defendant
Michel R. Mandel
(medical)
Jacob P. Panzarella
(medical)
Facts
Since 1979, plaintiff Mary Cummings, a 46-year-old stationary engineer, had been employed by defendant Kaiser Foundation Hospital. She worked in an all-male department and alleged that a hostile work environment existed since the time of her hire. The plaintiff brought this action against the defendants alleging sexual harassment and sexual discrimination.
Settlement Discussions
The plaintiff made a C.C.P. º998 settlement demand for $_________. The defendants made a C.C.P. º998 offer of compromise for $____________.
Injuries
The plaintiff alleged depression and emotional distress.
Other Information
The verdict was reached approximately 16 months after the case was filed. Per plaintiffs, a mediation was held after trial before David A. Rotman of Gregorio, Haldeman & Piazza, resulting in a confidential settlement.
Deliberation
two days
Poll
varied
Length
three months
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