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Wrongful Termination of Employment

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People are terminated every day for reasons that are unlawful. For example, an employer cannot terminate you for retaliation or discrimination, and there was one particular case that I recall where I represented a man who was gay, who was a top performer in his company. It was a large, national company. He was one of the top salesmen. He sold ads for their website, and he one year won an award for being the top performer around the country. And as a result of that, he won a trip.

It was a retreat to Florida, and part of that retreat allowed him to have dinner with the president and his wife. And he was allowed to bring a guest, so he brought his partner with him. So he had dinner with his partner, and with the company’s president, and the company’s president’s wife, and then returned to Los Angeles, and within a month he was terminated. He felt strongly that it was because he had brought his partner to this retreat. So we filed a lawsuit on his behalf, and in fact, during the course of the litigation, we had discovered some e-mails that made it very clear that the president fired him, despite him being the top performer of the company, because he was gay. And so we filed a lawsuit, and pursued that, and were able to negotiate a large settlement with the insurance company that represented the employer.

Los Angeles, CA personal injury attorney Louanne Masry talks about a case she worked on where she represented a gay man who was terminated from a major sales position based solely on his sexual orientation. She explains that on a daily basis, individuals face wrongful termination for reasons that are in violation of the law. One such example involves an unforgettable case where I represented a highly accomplished man who happened to be gay. He was employed by a prominent national company and excelled as one of their top-performing salesmen, specifically responsible for selling advertisements on their website. His outstanding performance led him to receive recognition as the top performer nationwide, earning him a well-deserved trip to Florida.

During this retreat, he had the privilege of dining with the company’s president and his wife, and he brought his partner as his guest. However, upon returning to Los Angeles, he was unexpectedly terminated within a month. He strongly believed that his termination was a direct result of bringing his partner to the retreat. In response, we initiated legal proceedings on his behalf.

During the course of litigation, we uncovered compelling evidence in the form of emails that unequivocally demonstrated that the company’s president had terminated him solely because of his sexual orientation, despite his exceptional performance. With the strength of this evidence, we pursued the lawsuit and ultimately reached a significant settlement with the insurance company representing the employer.

This case serves as a reminder that we must remain vigilant in protecting the rights of individuals who face unjust treatment in the workplace based on their sexual orientation. Through legal action, we can seek justice and hold employers accountable for their unlawful actions, while also raising awareness and fostering a more inclusive and equitable work environment.

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