Youssef

FACTS AND PROCEEDINGS BELOW

Youssef worked in the County’s Department of Public Social Services from 1998 until 2004, when his employment ended. He filed suit against the County, alleging wrongful termination, retaliation, and discrimination. In 2006, the parties reached a settlement agreement under which the County agreed to classify Youssef ’s termination as a “voluntary resignation.” In addition, the agreement provided that, “[i]f there is any inquiry by any potential employer . . . [t]he only information the County will give for references will be the date of . . . Youssef ’s employment . . . the position that he held . . . [a]nd rate of pay.” In 2010, Youssef again filed suit against the County for breach of contract, among other claims, alleging that the County had failed to reclassify his termination in its computer systems, had told prospective employers that he had been suspended

2 and terminated, and had posted information regarding his termination on the internet. Youssef sought an injunction requiring the County to comply with the settlement agreement, and also demanded damages for lost income and emotional distress, and attorney fees. In the operative third amended…