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Maureen Weingeist-Blackthome v. Hewlett Packard Company

Date: 12-22-1996

Case Number: 94-CI-14052

Judge: Frank Montalvo

Court: 288th Judicial District Court, Bexar County, Texas

Plaintiff's Attorney: Sam C. Bashara for the Law Offices of Sam C. Bashara, San Antonio, Texas

Defendant's Attorney: Ricardo R. Reyna for Brock & Person, San Antonio, Texas. Thomas J. Flaherty for Hunton & Williams, McLean, Virgina

Description:

Sexual Harassment/Retaliatory Discharge - Plantiff, one of Hewlett-Packard's top national sales representatives, filed a complaint with the EEOC claiming sexual harassment. She claimed that she was forced to go on a company retreat which she characterized as a "drunken orgy" where she was subjected to her district managers offensive language, excessive drinking, body shots, and two men publically urinating. She also claimed that the national sales manager was participating in this conduct and having intercourse in public view with a fellow employee. After she filed her EEOC complaint, Planitff claims that she was subjected to retaliation by being required to file weekly reports and having her sales territory reduced. Plantiff was thereafter terminated. After being discharged, the Plantiff, who was earning $100,000.00 a year, stated that she was unable to find work because Hewlett-Packard told other not to do business with her.

Outcome:

Verdict for Defendant. No sexual harassment. No retaliatory discharge.

Plaintiff's Experts:

Dr. Everett Dillman, El Paso, Texas, Economist.

Defendant's Experts:

Michael Dixon, Dallas, Texas, Personal Consultant

Comments:

Reported by Ricardo R. Reyna, verdicts@morelaw.com

About This Case

What was the outcome of Maureen Weingeist-Blackthome v. Hewlett Packard Company?

The outcome was: Verdict for Defendant. No sexual harassment. No retaliatory discharge.

Which court heard Maureen Weingeist-Blackthome v. Hewlett Packard Company?

This case was heard in 288th Judicial District Court, Bexar County, Texas, TX. The presiding judge was Frank Montalvo.

Who were the attorneys in Maureen Weingeist-Blackthome v. Hewlett Packard Company?

Plaintiff's attorney: Sam C. Bashara for the Law Offices of Sam C. Bashara, San Antonio, Texas. Defendant's attorney: Ricardo R. Reyna for Brock & Person, San Antonio, Texas. Thomas J. Flaherty for Hunton & Williams, McLean, Virgina.

When was Maureen Weingeist-Blackthome v. Hewlett Packard Company decided?

This case was decided on December 22, 1996.