Ebrahimi v. American Express Bank Int. Verdict: $3.2 million
Marketing officer of international bank was discharged for complaining about illegal loan transactions. Unanimous finding for punitive damages. Confidential settlement reached during punitive damages phase.
Kaufman v. Summit Health Limited Verdict: $3.0 million
A 35-year-old probationary employee, who had been on the job less than 10 weeks, was terminated for bringing accounting irregularities to the attention of his superiors. The irregularities were created to benefit his superiors' stock holdings in the company and paint a favorable financial picture to support an impending junk bond offering.
Dahn v. Rockwell Verdict: $2.39 million
Wrongful termination of senior executive.
Pannicia v. CNN Confidential Settlement
Pregnancy discrimination claim against CNN on behalf of part-time reporter.
Perry v. Hewlett Packard Verdict: $850,000; Settlement after appeal over $1 million
Plaintiff was terminated by her employer for complaining about sexual harassment and racial discrimination by her immediate supervisor.
Bridges v. Kwon Verdict: $1.14 million
Largest racial discrimination award in Orange County history. An African-American thoracic surgeon gave up his practice in Pennsylvania to join a new practice in California. He was terminated after purchasing a new home in his employer's neighborhood. His employer did not want minorities living in his neighborhood.
Murphy v. City of Westminster Verdict: $702,000 plus finding of punitive damages against city council member
Wrongful termination of firefighters who were discharged when department was disbanded. Case settled for confidential sum during punitive damages phase of trial.
Oleson v. Lewis Homes Verdict: $652,000
Real estate developer enticed from prior job only to be let go after development of several master planned communities in order to avoid paying bonuses.
Doe Individual v. Doe Law Firm Confidential Settlement
Associate attorney sexually harassed by managing partner of Chicago-based law firm.