Stephens v. Coldwell Banker Commercial Group, Inc.
California Court of Appeal
[Opinion certified for partial publication.*]
1Opinion of the Court
Opinion
LOW, P. J.
Plaintiff William Stephens brought this action against his employer, Coldwell Banker Commercial Group, Inc., and Coldwell Banker Real Estate Management Services (collectively referred to as defendant), claiming he was demoted because of his age, in violation of California’s Fair Employment and Housing Act. (Gov. Code, § 12900 et seq.) A jury found defendant had unlawfully discriminated against plaintiff and awarded plaintiff $325,035. Plaintiff cross-appeals on the ground his motion for attorney fees was denied. We hold that California courts may rely on the federal Age…
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