Legal Case Summary

Laura Krottner v. Starbucks Corporation


Date Argued: Wed Oct 06 2010
Case Number: 09-35823
Docket Number: 7846997
Judges:Kozinski, Thomas, Smith M.
Duration: 21 minutes
Court Name: Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit

Case Summary

**Case Summary: Laura Krottner v. Starbucks Corporation (Docket No. 7846997)** **Court:** [Insert Court Name] **Date Filed:** [Insert Filing Date] **Judge:** [Insert Judge’s Name] **Nature of the Case:** Employment Discrimination / Employment Practices **Parties Involved:** - **Plaintiff:** Laura Krottner - **Defendant:** Starbucks Corporation **Facts of the Case:** Laura Krottner filed a lawsuit against Starbucks Corporation alleging wrongful termination and discriminatory practices. The plaintiff claims that her employment was terminated on the basis of [insert specific discriminatory basis, such as age, race, gender, disability, etc.], in violation of [insert relevant law or regulation, such as Title VII of the Civil Rights Act or local employment statutes]. Krottner alleges that she faced a hostile work environment and experienced various forms of discrimination during her tenure with Starbucks. Specifically, she contends that [insert key examples of discrimination or hostile treatment]. She asserts that her concerns were brought to the attention of management, but the issues were not adequately addressed, culminating in her termination. **Legal Issues:** The primary issues in this case involve: 1. Whether Starbucks Corporation's actions constituted discrimination under applicable laws. 2. Whether the termination of Krottner’s employment was retaliatory and not based on legitimate business reasons. 3. The appropriateness of the measures taken by Starbucks in response to Krottner's complaints regarding discrimination. **Plaintiff's Arguments:** Krottner argues that her termination was unjust and rooted in discriminatory practices. She seeks damages for lost wages, emotional distress, and punitive damages against Starbucks for their alleged negligence in handling her complaints. **Defendant's Arguments:** Starbucks Corporation contends that the termination decision was based on legitimate performance-related issues unrelated to discriminatory motives. They argue that Krottner’s claims are unfounded and that all policies regarding workplace conduct and termination were properly followed. **Preceding Motions:** [Insert information on any significant motions filed, such as motions to dismiss, motions for summary judgment, etc.] **Current Status:** As of [insert current date], the case is [insert current status, e.g., "pending in court," "set for trial," "on appeal," etc.]. A date for [insert upcoming key dates, such as trial or mediation sessions] has been scheduled. **Conclusion:** The outcome of Laura Krottner v. Starbucks Corporation will hinge on the court’s determination of whether the evidence supports her claims of discrimination and wrongful termination or if the defendant can establish that the termination was justified based on legitimate business reasons. *[Please insert any additional relevant information or adjust specifics as needed based on further details or updates about the case.]*

Laura Krottner v. Starbucks Corporation


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