Frank Allen v. Radio Shack Corp.
Published: Mar. 23, 2013 | Result Date: Mar. 1, 2013 | Filing Date: Jan. 1, 1900 |Case number: 3:11-cv-3110 Verdict – $1,030,000
Court
USDC Northern
Attorneys
Plaintiff
Matthew J. Wayne
(The Armstrong Law Firm APC)
Angela M. Alioto
(Law Offices of Joseph L. Alioto and Angela Alioto)
Angela M. Veronese
(Law Offices of Joseph L. Alioto and Angela Alioto)
Defendant
Jennifer A. Shy
(Pacific Employment Law)
Mani Sheik
(Curiale Wilson LLP)
Janine S. Simerly
(Miller Law Group)
Facts
Frank Allen, 54, worked at a Radio Shack located in San Francisco. He ran the store since 1998, but was fired in 2010. Later, a 23-year-old took over his job. He sued Radio Shack Corp., alleging wrongful termination and age discrimination.
Contentions
PLAINTIFF'S CONTENTIONS:
Plaintiff alleged the younger worker told him that the company wanted an employee with "younger ideas." He also alleged that while working as a manager, he doubled the store's sales and won awards and performance bonuses.
Result
The jury awarded Allen $1,030,000.
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