K NORRIS VS PARTY CITY CORPORATION


Case Name:K NORRIS VS PARTY CITY CORPORATION
Case Number:LACV127195
Date of Trial:11/19/2018
Venue:
Black Hawk County
Casetype/Claims:Wrongful Termination

Judge:BRADLEY JOHN HARRIS

Plaintiff's Counsel:CARTER JOEL STEVENS
GLENN LEONARD JOHNSON
HEATHER A PRENDERGAST		Defendant's Counsel:ERIN ROSE NATHAN
THOMAS DAG WOLLE

Verdict:Plaintiff's verdict - $80,000: Back pay - $40,000; Past emotional distress - $40,000

Demand Before Trial:
Offer Before Trial:

Statement of Case:
This is a civil case brought by Plaintiff Kellie Norris against Defendant Party City. Plaintiff alleges she was discriminated against by Defendant when it failed to accommodate her pregnancy related conditions or to engage in the interactive process required when an accommodation is sought by an employee. Plaintiff further alleges that her pregnancy was illegally considered by Defendant in the decision to terminate her employment with it. Defendant denies the allegations made by Plaintiff and further asserts it employment decisions were for legitimate, non-discriminatory reasons.

Injuries alleged:

Official Jury Verdict Form:
LACV127195 Verdict Form.PDF

Documents of interest:
(when available)		LACV127195 Defendant's Proposed Instructions.PDFLACV127195 Combined Instructions.PDFLACV127195 Plaintiff's Proposed Instructions.PDF

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