Robert Etter v. Veriflo Corporation, et al.
Published: May 3, 1997 | Result Date: Jan. 24, 1997 | Filing Date: Jan. 1, 1900 |Case number: C9600569 – $0
Judge
Court
Contra Costa Superior
Attorneys
Plaintiff
Defendant
Experts
Plaintiff
David Bradwell
(technical)
Lester Campbell
(medical)
Rhoma D. Young
(technical)
Defendant
John R. McLean, (reitred)
(technical)
Gerda Steele
(technical)
William R. Tatomer
(medical)
Facts
During 1995, plaintiff Robert Etter, a 38-year-old African-American, was employed by Kelly Temporary Services and assigned to work in the storeroom of defendant Veriflo Corporation. The plaintiff alleged that he was subjected to repeated racial slurs by the defendant's employee, defendant assistant supervisor Anita Grigsby. He left the assignment. The plaintiff brought this action against the defendant based on violations of the California Fair Employment and Housing Act theories of recovery.
Settlement Discussions
The plaintiff made a settlement demand for $130,000 (per the plaintiff) or $260,000 (per the defendants). The defendant made a settlement offer of $50,000 (per the plaintiff).
Damages
The plaintiff asked the jury for damages in the amount of $175,000 (per the plaintiff or) or approximately $1 million which included punitive damages and attorney's fees (per the defendants).
Injuries
The plaintiff claims to have suffered emotional distress as a result of the incident.
Other Information
The verdict was reached approximately one yar after the case was filed. Per the defendants, this case represented an attempt to expand liability for employers to temporary worker, even though those workers are employees of another employer.
Deliberation
3+ hours
Poll
12-0
Length
3 weeks
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