Simers v. LA Times Communications

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In an action alleging age and disability discrimination, the Court of Appeal affirmed the trial court's grant of defendant's motion for judgment notwithstanding the verdict (JNOV) on plaintiff's constructive termination claim and defendant's motion for a new trial on all damages. The court held that the evidence showed only plaintiff's personal, subjective reactions to defendant's use of standard disciplinary procedures, all performed with no breach of confidentiality and with no harassment or other mistreatment of plaintiff. The court reasoned that, although the evidence allowed the inference of age or disability discrimination, nothing reflected any unusually aggravated working conditions or a continuous pattern of mistreatment necessary for constructive discharge. The court rejected plaintiff's remaining claims. View "Simers v. LA Times Communications" on Justia Law