Patricia Tillotson v. Home Depot

VERDICT

Trial
11/08/18 – 11/21/18

Summary

Tillotson sued Home Depot in 2015 after being fired for supposedly providing a customer improper markdowns, but she maintained the termination was actually because of her age, disability and for acting as a whistleblower. At the time of her firing Tillotson, then 58, was the oldest employee in her department.

Home Depot argued Tillotson’s entire department was fired after an investigation found they provided unauthorized markdowns to customers, and that her medical conditions and supposed whistleblower complaints had nothing to do with the decision.

Outcome

$75,500 Past economic
$100,000 Future economic

Case Information
Attorneys
Witnesses
Plaintiff
Defense
Verdict
$175,500
Judge
Terry Green
Jurisdiction
Superior Court of California, Los Angeles
Court
Stanley Mosk Courthouse
Case Number
BC601497
Industry
Retail
Practice Area
Employment Law
Plaintiff
Tillotson, Patricia
Defense
Home Depot, Inc
Expert Witnesses
Lay Witnesses

Sessions

NOV
8
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9
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13
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14
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15
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16
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19
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20
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21

Recording Disclaimer: This proceeding was recorded in full.

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