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Stacey M. Washington v. The City of Ann Arbor
Date: 01-24-2003
Case Number: Unknown
Judge: Unknown
Court: Circuit Court, Washtenaw County, Michigan
Plaintiff's Attorney:
Thomas E. Kent of Bleakley, Cypher, Parent, Warren & Quinn, Grand Rapids, Michigan
Defendant's Attorney: Unknown
Description:
Wrongful discharge and discrimination claims by former Ann Arbor assistant city attorney. Washington, who is black, sued the city in February 2001, claiming wrongful discharge and racial discrimination. She alleged her work was scrutinized more closely than other attorneys in her office and that she was "verbally insulted, ostracized and demeaned." Washington was fired after the police chief "settled" another lawsuit filed a police lieutenant who claimed that he was fired because of depression. The police chief and Washington were both dismissed because of their involvement in the controversial $125,000 settlement. Abigail Elias, the City Attorney at the time, allegedly told Washington she did not follow city policy when she failed to get approval from then City Administrator Neal Berlin to settle the suit.
Outcome:
Settled for $560,000.00
Plaintiff's Experts:
Unknown
Defendant's Experts:
Unknown
Comments:
Editor's Note: Newspaper reports indicated that the City had incurred $300,000 defending itself.
About This Case
What was the outcome of Stacey M. Washington v. The City of Ann Arbor?
The outcome was: Settled for $560,000.00
Which court heard Stacey M. Washington v. The City of Ann Arbor?
This case was heard in Circuit Court, Washtenaw County, Michigan, MI. The presiding judge was Unknown.
Who were the attorneys in Stacey M. Washington v. The City of Ann Arbor?
Plaintiff's attorney: Thomas E. Kent of Bleakley, Cypher, Parent, Warren & Quinn, Grand Rapids, Michigan. Defendant's attorney: Unknown.
When was Stacey M. Washington v. The City of Ann Arbor decided?
This case was decided on January 24, 2003.