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Employment Law
Race Discrimination
Retaliation

Jorge Guzman v. John Ashcroft

Published: Jul. 6, 2002 | Result Date: Dec. 4, 2001 | Filing Date: Jan. 1, 1900 |

Case number: 008826 Verdict –  $0

Judge

Stephen V. Wilson

Court

USDC Central


Attorneys

Plaintiff

David G. Spivak
(The Spivak Law Firm)


Defendant

Steven J. Saltiel

Abraham A. Simmons


Facts

The plaintiff, a 46-year-old male, had been employed by the Immigration & Naturalization Service for 10 years.
In 1996, he filed a lawsuit against the INS claiming discrimination. The case went to trial and the jury found in
his favor and he was awarded $400,000.

Settlement Discussions

The plaintiff submitted a demand for $250,000. The defendant offered $10,000.

Damages

The plaintiff claimed for lost wages.

Deliberation

six hours

Length

five days


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