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Mark McMillan v. Li Ning Sports, USA
Date: 06-22-2013
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Judge: Marilyn Litzenberger
Court: Circuit Court, Multnomah County, Oregon
Plaintiff's Attorney: Anne D. Foster and Samuel T. Smith for McMillan
Darian Stanford for Monica Rotzien
Defendant's Attorney: Leah Stanford and James Barrett
Description:
Mark McMillan sued Li Ning Sports, USA on an employment discrimination theory claiming that he was wrongfully terminated because of his race by Chinese Li Ning executives. Plaintiff was hired in 2008 as the director of design engineering. He was offered a promotion in 2010 that required him to move to Beijing at a salary of $351,120 but the promotion was later rescinded.
Defendant denied wrongdoing and cross-claimed against Monica Rotzien, its former human relations director, claiming that the did not act in the Company's best interest in her dealing with McMillan claiming that her relationship with him was more than just business and conspired with McMillan because of a personal relationship.
McMillan and Rotzien are now married.
Defendant denied wrongdoing and cross-claimed against Monica Rotzien, its former human relations director, claiming that the did not act in the Company's best interest in her dealing with McMillan claiming that her relationship with him was more than just business and conspired with McMillan because of a personal relationship.
McMillan and Rotzien are now married.
Outcome:
Plaintiff's verdict for $1.25 million.
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About This Case
What was the outcome of Mark McMillan v. Li Ning Sports, USA?
The outcome was: Plaintiff's verdict for $1.25 million.
Which court heard Mark McMillan v. Li Ning Sports, USA?
This case was heard in Circuit Court, Multnomah County, Oregon, OR. The presiding judge was Marilyn Litzenberger.
Who were the attorneys in Mark McMillan v. Li Ning Sports, USA?
Plaintiff's attorney: Anne D. Foster and Samuel T. Smith for McMillan Darian Stanford for Monica Rotzien. Defendant's attorney: Leah Stanford and James Barrett.
When was Mark McMillan v. Li Ning Sports, USA decided?
This case was decided on June 22, 2013.