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Heidi Garcia vs. Santa Barbara County

Date: 09-10-2010

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Judge: Thomas Anderle

Court: Superior Court, Santa Barbara County, California

Plaintiff's Attorney: Matthew Clarke, Cappello & Noel, L.L.P., Santa Barbara, California

Defendant's Attorney: Jake Stoddard, chief deputy county counsel, Santa Barbara County

Description:

Heidi Garcia sued Santa Barbara County on a civil rights violation theory claiming that she was unlawfully fired and discriminated against because of her gender and religion. She claimed that discriminated against and unlawfully fired after she confronted former directors of the defendant organization over possible conflicts of interest. Plaintiff was the assistant director of Santa Barbara County's Alcohol, Drug and Mental Health Services.

The County denied that Garcia was discriminated against because of her race or gender and that she was let go because of county financial problems. The City also claimed that Garcia was an at will employee and could be terminated at any time with or without cause.

Outcome:

Plaintiff's verdict for $431,000.00 including $236,000 in lost earnings, $150,000 for emotional distress and $45,000 in future lost earnings.

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About This Case

What was the outcome of Heidi Garcia vs. Santa Barbara County?

The outcome was: Plaintiff's verdict for $431,000.00 including $236,000 in lost earnings, $150,000 for emotional distress and $45,000 in future lost earnings.

Which court heard Heidi Garcia vs. Santa Barbara County?

This case was heard in Superior Court, Santa Barbara County, California, CA. The presiding judge was Thomas Anderle.

Who were the attorneys in Heidi Garcia vs. Santa Barbara County?

Plaintiff's attorney: Matthew Clarke, Cappello & Noel, L.L.P., Santa Barbara, California. Defendant's attorney: Jake Stoddard, chief deputy county counsel, Santa Barbara County.

When was Heidi Garcia vs. Santa Barbara County decided?

This case was decided on September 10, 2010.