Former UCLA hematologist, Dr. Lauren Pinter-Brown, was awarded $14 million by a jury for being forced out of her job as director of the medical school’s lymphoma program due to gender discrimination, with a retrial granting her nearly $4 million in attorneys’ fees. The University of California Regents attempted to secure a third trial, arguing the damages were excessive and unfounded due to insufficient evidence. They contested Pinter-Brown’s claims that she was forced to quit and the severity of her pain and suffering, but Judge Joseph Lipner denied a third trial, upholding the jury verdict. Pinter-Brown testified about intolerable working conditions at UCLA, including harassment and unequal treatment compared to male colleagues. The judge found that the jury’s damages award was justified in light of the evidence presented. Pinter-Brown’s case highlights ongoing gender discrimination issues in academic settings and the importance of addressing such issues to ensure fair treatment and workplace conditions for all employees.
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UCLA Doctor Awarded $3.9 Million in Attorney’s Fees in Hospital Discrimination Lawsuit
