Labor/Employment
Nov. 10, 2000
Workplace Mechanics
The court held that, from the totality of circumstances, the jury could certainly conclude an intent to get back at Verdine.
George Verdine was 56 years old when McDonnell Douglas Corp. gave him a layoff notice on his 30th anniversary in March 1996. The jury found for Verdine on his retaliation and breach-of-contract claims and awarded a substantial amount in compensatory and punitive damages. The California Court of App...
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