Saret-Cook

Appellant Elisabeth Saret-Cook (Saret-Cook) sued her employer, respondent law firm Gilbert,' Kelly, Crowley & Jennett (respondent GKCJ), and an individual partner in that firm, respondent Clifford H. Woosley (the individual respondent), for wrongful termination, sex and pregnancy discrimination, sex harassment, and retaliation. The individual respondent cross-complained for intentional infliction of emotional distress; invasion of privacy, etc. Respondent GKCJ cross-complained for declaratory relief enforcing a settlement agreement Saret-Cook had signed before filing suit.

A large portion of Saret-Cook’s claim was summarily adjudicated against her based upon the settlement agreement. Summary adjudication was also granted for respondent GKCJ, dismissing all of Saret-Cook’s termination-based claims. Summary adjudication was further granted against her on her pregnancy discrimination claim. A jury unanimously found against her on the remainder of her complaint. The jury also found in favor of the individual respondent on his cross-complaint, awarding him $450,000 in compensatory damages and $75,000 in punitive damages. The trial court later reduced the punitive damages…