Legal Case Summary

Tabitha Totah v. Lucasfilm Entertainment Co.


Date Argued: Wed Nov 07 2012
Case Number: 11-15710
Docket Number: 7838666
Judges:Farris, Noonan, Bybee
Duration: 34 minutes
Court Name: Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit

Case Summary

**Case Summary: Tabitha Totah v. Lucasfilm Entertainment Co.** **Docket Number:** 7838666 **Court:** [Specify the court, e.g., Superior Court of California, etc.] **Date:** [Specify the date of the judgment or ruling, if applicable] **Parties Involved:** - **Plaintiff:** Tabitha Totah - **Defendant:** Lucasfilm Entertainment Co. **Background:** Tabitha Totah filed a lawsuit against Lucasfilm Entertainment Company, alleging [adverse actions taken by the company against her, details of the employment situation, etc.]. The case centers around issues related to [insert main legal issues, such as employment discrimination, breach of contract, copyright infringement, etc.]. Totah contends that her relationship with the company was marred by [briefly describe the nature of the grievances, such as unfair treatment, retaliation, etc.]. **Legal Issues:** The primary legal questions in this case include: 1. [Issue 1 - e.g., Whether Lucasfilm’s actions constituted discrimination under relevant employment laws.] 2. [Issue 2 - e.g., Whether there was a breach of contract based on the terms of Totah's employment.] 3. [Additional issues, if applicable.] **Arguments:** - **Plaintiff's Arguments:** Totah argues that she was subjected to [describe the specifics of her claims - e.g., discriminatory practices, retaliation for whistleblowing, violation of contractual rights, etc.]. She seeks [state her demands, such as compensatory damages, reinstatement, punitive damages, etc.]. - **Defendant's Arguments:** Lucasfilm Entertainment Co. asserts that [summarize their defense - e.g., the claims are unfounded, all actions taken were within the scope of law, etc.]. They argue that any employment decisions were made based on [insert justifications, such as performance-related issues, business necessity, etc.]. **Outcome:** [This section should detail the court's ruling or any settlement reached. Was the plaintiff's claim upheld or dismissed? Were any damages awarded?] **Significance:** This case is significant because it [describe the implications of the ruling for employment law, for Lucasfilm, or for the industry in general]. It sheds light on [mention any broader themes, such as the treatment of employees in the entertainment industry, the application of anti-discrimination laws, etc.]. **Next Steps:** [Indicate if there are any anticipated appeals or further legal actions.] --- **Note:** Please adjust the details like court names, date, and specific legal arguments or outcomes based on available case facts, as I've provided a generic template without specific information.

Tabitha Totah v. Lucasfilm Entertainment Co.


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