Devin M. Ellis v. Storage and Design Group Inc. and Ronald M. Patterson


Case Name:Devin M. Ellis v. Storage and Design Group Inc. and Ronald M. Patterson
Case Number:LACL156153
Date of Trial:08/04/2025
Venue:
Polk County
Casetype/Claims:CIVIL LAW - EMPLOYMENT DISCRIMINATION

Judge:Samantha Gronewald

Plaintiff's Counsel:Stuart Higgins and Grant RodgersDefendant's Counsel:Christopher Stewart and Marrissa Pasker

Verdict:For Plaintiff:
• Workplace Harassment/Hostile Work Environment – Past Emotional Distress: $51,300
• Retaliation – Past Emotional Distress: $154,000
Total: $205,300

Demand Before Trial:
Offer Before Trial:

Statement of Case:
In this case, Plaintiff Devin Michael Ellis claims that Defendant Storage and Design Group, Inc. and Ronald M. Patterson, racially discriminated against him and retaliated against him. The Plaintiff alleges that the Defendants’ actions were in violation of the Iowa Civil Rights Act also known as Iowa Code Chapter 216. The Defendants deny that any of their actions were unlawful.

Injuries alleged:

Official Jury Verdict Form:
Ellis v. Storage Civil Verdict Form.PDFEllis v. Storage Civil Verdict Form.PDF

Documents of interest:
(when available)		Ellis v. Storage Jury Instructions.PDFEllis v. Storage Jury Instructions.PDF

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