Case Result
$360,000
Retaliation
2011
Trial Verdict
Atlanta, GA
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Case Details
Federal judge ordered defendant to pay almost $250,000 in attorney fees and expenses after a jury awarded $110,000 to Michele Obester in a Title VII retaliation case.
Additional Notes
The jury found for the defense on discrimination and FMLA claims but ruled that Lucas Group had retaliated against Obester by filing counterclaims. Total award included $10,000 compensatory and $100,000 punitive damages. Attorney Andrew Y. Coffman. Case: Obester v. Lucas Associates Inc., No. 1:08CV3491.