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Ka'Toria Gray v. Koch Foods, Inc. and Koch Foods of Alabama, LLC
Date: 07-18-2025
Case Number: 7-cv-00595
Judge: RAH
Court: United States District Court for the Middle District of Alabama (Montgomery County)
Plaintiff's Attorney:
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Defendant's Attorney: Andrew Baer, Rachel Barlotta, Sharonda Fancher, Corey Myers Goerdt. Jessica Spade
This case involved an alleged harassment experienced by Plaintiffwho filed suit against her
former employer, Koch Foods of Alabama, LLC (Ala-Koch); Ala-Koch's parent company, Defendant-Appellee
Koch Foods, Inc. (Koch Foods); and former Ala-Koch employees, Melissa McDickinson and
David Birchfield, both of whom were human resources (HR) managers.
Koch on all claims, in favor of Birchfield and McDickinson on
Gray’s claims of invasion of privacy and outrage, and in favor of
Gray on her claims for assault and battery. The jury awarded Gray
$50,000 in total damages—$5,000 in compensatory and $20,000 in
punitive damages against Birchfield and $5,000 in compensatory nd $20,000 in punitive damages against McDickinson.
Affirmed on appeal.
About This Case
What was the outcome of Ka'Toria Gray v. Koch Foods, Inc. and Koch Foods of Alaba...?
The outcome was: After trial, a jury rendered a verdict for Koch Foods and Ala- Koch on all claims, in favor of Birchfield and McDickinson on Gray’s claims of invasion of privacy and outrage, and in favor of Gray on her claims for assault and battery. The jury awarded Gray $50,000 in total damages—$5,000 in compensatory and $20,000 in punitive damages against Birchfield and $5,000 in compensatory nd $20,000 in punitive damages against McDickinson. Affirmed on appeal.
Which court heard Ka'Toria Gray v. Koch Foods, Inc. and Koch Foods of Alaba...?
This case was heard in United States District Court for the Middle District of Alabama (Montgomery County), AL. The presiding judge was RAH.
Who were the attorneys in Ka'Toria Gray v. Koch Foods, Inc. and Koch Foods of Alaba...?
Plaintiff's attorney: Click Here For The Best Montgomery Employment Law Lawyer Directory. Defendant's attorney: Andrew Baer, Rachel Barlotta, Sharonda Fancher, Corey Myers Goerdt. Jessica Spade.
When was Ka'Toria Gray v. Koch Foods, Inc. and Koch Foods of Alaba... decided?
This case was decided on July 18, 2025.