Holmes v. General Dynamics Corp‪.‬

Respondent Cathy Carr sued Barnabeys Hotel Corporation ("Barnabeys") and Ken Whitty. The case was submitted to the jury on causes of action for sex and pregnancy discrimination based on violation of the Fair Employment and Housing Act (Gov. Code §§ 12940 et seq.), wrongful termination in violation of public policy, fraud, and, as to Barnabeys, negligence in retaining and supervising Ken Whitty. The jury returned a verdict against both defendants in the amount of $75,817, and answered in the affirmative the question "Has the jury found for plaintiff on the theory of violation of the Fair Employment and Housing Act?" The jury also found that Carr was entitled to punitive damages, and after a trial on that issue awarded $75,000 against Barnabeys and $1,000 against Whitty. The court awarded Carr $63,237.10 in fees and costs.