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Valerie Larwick, et al. v. Clark County Fire District 5

Date: 10-10-2007

Case Number: Unknown

Judge: Robert Harris

Court: Superior Court, Clark County, Washington

Plaintiff's Attorney:

Thomas Boothe, Portland, Oregon

Defendant's Attorney:

Richard Matson, Vancouver, Washington

Description:

Valerie Larwick and four other Clark County Washington Fire District 5 employees sued the District
and its top administrator, Marty James, claiming he sexually
harassed them and deliberately made conditions so intolerable that
two of them had no choice but to quit.

The defenses asserted by Defendants are not available.

Outcome:

The jury awarded $3.53 million to the four women: $1.73 million in economic damages for lost pay and benefits; and $1.8 million for emotional duress. Plaintiffs' verdict for from $1.5 million reduced to $400,000 in response to Defendant's motion for new trial. The judge reduced the jury's award to Larwick from $626,00 to $150,000 in economic damages and from $875,000 to $250,000 in noneconomic damages. He did not reduce the jury's awards for the other three plaintiffs: Sue Collins, $540,000 in economic damages and $75,000 for emotional distress; Helen Hayden, $350,000 in economic damages and $600,000 for emotional distress; and Kristy Mason, $215,000 for economic damages and $250,000 for emotional distress.

Plaintiff's Experts:

Unknown

Defendant's Experts:

Unknown

Comments:

Boothe was awarded $752,900 in attorney fees and associated costs, about a 15 percent reduction from Boothe's request for $887,100.

About This Case

What was the outcome of Valerie Larwick, et al. v. Clark County Fire District 5?

The outcome was: The jury awarded $3.53 million to the four women: $1.73 million in economic damages for lost pay and benefits; and $1.8 million for emotional duress. Plaintiffs' verdict for from $1.5 million reduced to $400,000 in response to Defendant's motion for new trial. The judge reduced the jury's award to Larwick from $626,00 to $150,000 in economic damages and from $875,000 to $250,000 in noneconomic damages. He did not reduce the jury's awards for the other three plaintiffs: Sue Collins, $540,000 in economic damages and $75,000 for emotional distress; Helen Hayden, $350,000 in economic damages and $600,000 for emotional distress; and Kristy Mason, $215,000 for economic damages and $250,000 for emotional distress.

Which court heard Valerie Larwick, et al. v. Clark County Fire District 5?

This case was heard in Superior Court, Clark County, Washington, WA. The presiding judge was Robert Harris.

Who were the attorneys in Valerie Larwick, et al. v. Clark County Fire District 5?

Plaintiff's attorney: Thomas Boothe, Portland, Oregon. Defendant's attorney: Richard Matson, Vancouver, Washington.

When was Valerie Larwick, et al. v. Clark County Fire District 5 decided?

This case was decided on October 10, 2007.