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Many of my discrimination clients go into settlement talks with the expectation they will receive enough in settlement to retire.  No, not hardly.  Most cases settle for less than $30,000.  Settlement discussions are supposed to reflect the reality of jury verdicts.  And, the reality of jury verdicts is that even when the plaintiff employee wins…

In 2006, Mel Gibson ranted and raved when a Los Angeles County deputy stopped the actor for drunk driving.  Mr. Gibson infamously accused the deputy, James Mee, of being Jewish.  Turns out, the actor was correct.  Deputy Mee is Jewish.  The actor sputtered other anti-Jewish diatribes.  "The Jews are responsible for all the wars in…

 My clients often tell me some horrible deed by the employer and quickly ask me "can they do that?"  To me the real question is "will the employer’s act and his explanation pass muster with the judge and jury?"  I usually answer by "guestimating" what how a jury would respond.  If the client really presses…

The Texas Bar Association was sued for discrimination.  Montgomery Miller, a 15 year employee for the bar, complained to his supervisor about problems with his foot.  He said he suffered from several maladies causing foot pain.  Two weeks later, he was fired.  See Texas Lawyer report.  The suit has now settled within just a…

 A colleague in Oregon agrees with my post that settling discrimination cases requires a client (employer and employee) to deal in reality.  Joel Christiansen, who writes a nice blog on employment law, points out that emotional suffering can be supported by stories about missed mortgage payments.  It helps to discuss and consider these emotional topics.