United States of America v. County of Riverside, California

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United States of America v. County of Riverside, California

Plaintiff:	United States of America
Defendant:	County of Riverside, California
Case Number:	5:2015cv01997
Filed:	September 28, 2015
Court:	US District Court for the Central District of California
Presiding Judge:	Percy Anderson
Presiding Judge:	Kenly Kiya Kato
Nature of Suit:	Civil Rights: Americans with Disabilities - Employment

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October 9, 2015	Filing 6 CONSENT DECREE by Judge Percy Anderson: The United States alleges that Defendant County of Riverside, California (the "County") discriminated against Brent Knigge, in violation of 42 U.S.C. Sections 12112(a) and (b)(5), and 29 C.F.R. Sectio n 1630.9, by failing to hire Mr. Knigge for the position of Probation Corrections Officer I ("PCO I") because he has a disability, epilepsy, and/or was regarded by the County as having a disability. The County denies any and all of the alle gations being made by the United States, and specifically denies that it discriminated against Mr. Knigge in any way. Nothing in this Consent Decree should be construed as an admission of liability by the County. Within 30 days of the entry of this D ecree, The County will offer to pay Mr. Brent Knigge a total of $50,000.00, which includes: (a) $21,628.46, as back pay. (b) $2,209.63, as accumulated interest on the back pay. (c) $26,161.91, as compensatory damages. If Mr. Knigg e accepts the relief then County must pay the total monetary amount of $50,000.00 within 30 days of receipt of his signed Release of Claims and Election Form from Mr. Knigge. Each party will assume its own costs and expenses, including attorneys' fees. See document for injunctive relief, reporting requirements, offer of instatement to Brent Knigge and other details. ( MD JS-6. Case Terminated ) (gk)

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October 9, 2015

Filing 6 CONSENT DECREE by Judge Percy Anderson: The United States alleges that Defendant County of Riverside, California (the "County") discriminated against Brent Knigge, in violation of 42 U.S.C. Sections 12112(a) and (b)(5), and 29 C.F.R. Sectio n 1630.9, by failing to hire Mr. Knigge for the position of Probation Corrections Officer I ("PCO I") because he has a disability, epilepsy, and/or was regarded by the County as having a disability. The County denies any and all of the alle gations being made by the United States, and specifically denies that it discriminated against Mr. Knigge in any way. Nothing in this Consent Decree should be construed as an admission of liability by the County. Within 30 days of the entry of this D ecree, The County will offer to pay Mr. Brent Knigge a total of $50,000.00, which includes: (a) $21,628.46, as back pay. (b) $2,209.63, as accumulated interest on the back pay. (c) $26,161.91, as compensatory damages. If Mr. Knigg e accepts the relief then County must pay the total monetary amount of $50,000.00 within 30 days of receipt of his signed Release of Claims and Election Form from Mr. Knigge. Each party will assume its own costs and expenses, including attorneys' fees. See document for injunctive relief, reporting requirements, offer of instatement to Brent Knigge and other details. ( MD JS-6. Case Terminated ) (gk)

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