Ryan Lokker v. Walmart Inc., et al

Filing 119

JUDGMENT by Judge R. Gary Klausner. NOW, THEREFORE, it is ORDERED, ADJUDGED AND DECREED: Plaintiff shall recover from Defendant the amount of $311,900, plus post judgment interest at the rate of 5.20 percent per annum, along with costs; AND Pla intiffs first cause of action for retaliation in violation of Labor Code section 1102.5 is time-barred, and thus judgment is entered against Plaintiff and in favor of Defendant on Plaintiff's claim under Labor Code section 1102.5. (MD JS-6, Case Terminated). (jp)

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UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT
CENTRAL DISTRICT OF CALIFORNIA

8 Ryan Lokker, an individual,
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Plaintiff,
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vs.
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Walmart, Inc., a Delaware
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Defendants.
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CASE NO: 5:23-cv-01106-RGK-SHK
District Judge: R. Gary Klausner
[PROPOSED] FINAL JUDGMENT
Trial: April 9, 2024
Verdict: April 11, 2024

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[PROPOSED] FINAL JUDGMENT

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WHEREAS, this matter was tried by a jury beginning April 9, 2024, with Judge

3 R. Gary Klausner presiding;
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WHEREAS, on April 10, 2024, the Court ruled that Plaintiff Ryan Lokker’s

5 first cause of action for retaliation in violation of Labor Code § 1102.5 was time barred
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WHEREAS, as a result, the only claim presented to the jury was Plaintiff’s

8 second cause of action for wrongful termination in violation of public policy;
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WHEREAS, on April 11, 2024, the jury rendered a verdict in favor of Plaintiff

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WHEREAS, the jury awarded Plaintiff $11,900 in economic damages and

13 $300,000 in noneconomic damages.
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NOW, THEREFORE, it is ORDERED, ADJUDGED AND DECREED:

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Plaintiff shall recover from Defendant the amount of three hundred and eleven

16 thousand and nine hundred dollars ($311,900), plus post judgment interest at the rate
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Plaintiff’s first cause of action for retaliation in violation of Labor Code §

19 1102.5 is time-barred, and thus judgment is entered against Plaintiff and in favor of
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22 DATE: 5/13/2024

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Hon. R. Gary Klausner

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United States District Judge

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