David Bryant v. San Diego Gas & Electric Co.
Published: May 31, 2014 | Result Date: Mar. 26, 2014 | Filing Date: Jan. 1, 1900 |Case number: 37-2011-00091876-CU-WT-CTL Verdict – $2,164,000
Court
San Diego Superior
Attorneys
Plaintiff
Daniel M. Gilleon
(Gilleon Law Firm)
Charles E. Moore
(Law Office of Charles E. Moore)
James C. Mitchell
(Gilleon Law Firm APC)
Defendant
Janice P. Brown
(Meyers, Nave, Riback, Silver & Wilson)
Experts
Plaintiff
Gayatri M. Schilberg
(technical)
Heather H. Xitco
(technical)
Facts
David Bryant sued his former employer, San Diego Gas & Electric Co., claiming he was wrongfully terminated.
Contentions
PLAINTIFF'S CONTENTIONS:
Bryant claimed that San Diego Gas & Electric terminated him because he was a whistleblower who brought attention to its allegedly illegal collection activities. He argued that San Diego Gas & Electric did not comply with certain technical regulations regarding utility bill collection practices.
After his termination from the company, Bryant sued for wrongful termination and retaliation.
DEFENDANT'S CONTENTIONS:
San Diego Gas & Electric claimed that Bryant was fired for inappropriate conduct that violated its company policies, including harassing his subordinates.
Settlement Discussions
Bryant demanded $1.3 million to settle.
Result
The jury ruled in Bryant's favor, awarding him a total of $864,000 in compensatory damages for past and future wages and emotional distress. The jury also awarded him an additional $1.3 million in punitive damages, bringing his total recovery to $2,164,000.
Other Information
Bryant will be filing a motion for attorney fees.
Deliberation
two days
Poll
10-2
Length
20 days
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