| Disposition:
(Settlement/Arbitration/Trial) |
Settlement |
Date: |
7/22/1994 |
Type of Case: |
Employment/Discrimination |
Allegation(s): |
Wrongful Termination -- Sexual Harassment |
Result: |
$300,000 |
Case Name: |
Jane Doe v. Public Entity |
Facts: |
In July of 1986, this 34-year-old female was hired as a firefighter with a public entity. During the ensuing 5-1/2 years, plaintiff claimed that she was subjected to illegal discrimination and harassment by male firefighters in the form of sexual comments, pinching, touching and suggestions that female firefighters were not physically capable of performing their jobs. Plaintiff's performance evaluations with defendant were consistently excellent. She left her employment on a stress claim in March of 1992.
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| Injury/Injuries: |
Loss of chosen career; depression.
Past Medicals: $12,000
Past Lost Earnings: $40,000 (disputed)
Future Lost Earnings: $186,000-$396,000 (disputed)
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| Contentions: |
Plaintiff contended that she was retired by defendant for a minor wrist injury after she filed complaints of discrimination and harassment.
Defendant contended it did not discriminate against plaintiff, that plaintiff was not sexually harassed, and that plaintiff retired voluntarily with a physical disability.
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| Special Notes: |
Plaintiff settled for cash and will also receive tax-free retirement benefits with a present value of approximately $380,000.
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