Hastings v. Snohomish County
Dec 31, 2014OUTCOME: $750,000 settlment
Harassment and retaliation claims by 3 women against Snohomish County.
Seattle, WA
Litigation Lawyer at Seattle, WA
Practice Areas: Litigation, Civil Rights, Employment & Labor
OUTCOME: $750,000 settlment
Harassment and retaliation claims by 3 women against Snohomish County.
OUTCOME: Court of appeals reversed the trial court's dismissal of the claim allowing the TItle VII claims to go to the jury. The matter was appealed by the church to the Washington State Supreme Court who also allowed the matter to go to the jury
Erdman sued for sexual harassment and retaliation claiming the pastor treated her inappropriately in the workplace.
OUTCOME: The jury found in favor of the plaintiff. Jury's verdict was upheld on appeal
Patricia Valdez-Zontek was awarded $185,000 in damages for disparate treatment, intentional and neglectful emotional distress, defamation, retaliation and constructive discharge. The jury also awarded ... attorney fees.
OUTCOME: Ms. Phillips was successful in negotiating a total settlement int the amount of $850,000.
Ms. Phillips represented a group of women who suffered from sexual and racial harassment in the workplace.