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CONFIDENTIAL

Sep. 23, 2000

Employment Law
Breach of Contract
Racial Discrimination

Confidential

Settlement –  $235,000

Judge

Richard Fruin

Court

L.A. Superior Central


Attorneys

Plaintiff

Timothy L. Davis

Michael A.J. Nangano
(Michael A.J. Nangano A Law Corp.)


Defendant

Benjamin S. Cardozo


Experts

Plaintiff

Raymond G. Schultz
(technical)

Sinclair E. Hugh
(technical)

Eugene Malitz
(medical)

Defendant

Richard Friedman
(medical)

Facts

Multiple and continuous acts of discrimination and harrassment were directed at the plaintiff during his employment as a film editor with the defendant from November 1994 to April 1998. The plaintiff contended that he was racially discriminated against and denied promotion. The defendant contended there was no discrimination.

Settlement Discussions

The plaintiff demanded $350,000. The defendant offered $50,000.


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