Kotla v. Regents of University of California
California Court of Appeal
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1Opinion of the Court
Opinion
MARGULIES, J.
Following a jury trial, plaintiff Dee Kotla obtained a judgment for wrongful termination against the Regents of the University of California, doing business as the Lawrence Livermore Laboratory (Lab). The primary issue on appeal is whether the trial court committed prejudicial error by allowing a human resources management expert to opine (hat certain facts in evidence were “indicators” that the Lab discharged Kotla for retaliatory reasons. We hold that the expert’s testimony was improper and prejudicial, and reverse the judgment.
BACKGROUND
Dee Kotla had worked for the Lab…
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