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Nature of Suit Code: 442
Nature of Suit: Civil Rights Employment
Cause of Action: 42:2000e Job Discrimination (Employment)

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UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT

NORTHERN DISTRICT OF CALIFORNIA

TRINA HILL,

Plaintiff,

v.

GOODFELLOW TOP GRADE,

Defendant.

Case No. 18-cv-01474-HSG 

JURY VERDICT FORM

We the jury in the above-entitled action find the following answers to the questions 

submitted to us:

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PLAINTIFF’S CLAIMS

I. RACE/SEX DISCRIMINATION—DISPARATE TREATMENT

1. Has the plaintiff proved by a preponderance of the evidence that the plaintiff’s race was the 

sole reason for the defendant’s decision to take an adverse employment action against her?

Yes No

If the answer to Question No. 1 is “yes,” proceed to Question No. 5. If the answer to 

Question No. 1 is “No,” proceed to Question No. 2.

2. Has the plaintiff proved by a preponderance of the evidence that the plaintiff’s race was a 

motivating factor for the defendant’s decision to take an adverse employment action 

against her?

Yes No

If the answer to Question No. 2 is “yes,” proceed to Question No. 3. If the answer to 

Question No. 2 is “No,” proceed to Question No. 5.

3. Has the defendant proved by a preponderance of the evidence that the defendant’s decision 

to take an adverse employment action against the plaintiff was also motivated by a lawful 

reason?

Yes No

If the answer to Question No. 3 is “yes,” proceed to Question No. 4. If the answer to 

Question No. 3 is “No,” proceed to Question No. 5.

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4. Has the defendant proved by a preponderance of the evidence that the defendant would 

have made the same decision to take an adverse employment action even if the plaintiff’s 

race had played no role in the defendant’s decision to take an adverse employment action 

against the plaintiff?

Yes No

Proceed to Question No. 5

5. Has the plaintiff proved by a preponderance of the evidence that the plaintiff’s sex was the 

sole reason for the defendant’s decision to take an adverse employment action against her?

Yes No

If the answer to Question No. 5 is “yes,” proceed to Question No. 9. If the answer to

Question No. 5 is “no,” proceed to Question No. 6.

6. Has the plaintiff proved by a preponderance of the evidence that the plaintiff’s sex was a 

motivating factor for the defendant’s decision to take an adverse employment action 

against her?

Yes No

If the answer to Question No. 6 is “yes,” proceed to Question No. 7. If the answer to 

Question No. 6 is “No,” proceed to Question No. 9.

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7. Has the defendant proved by a preponderance of the evidence that the defendant’s decision 

to take an adverse employment action against the plaintiff was also motivated by a lawful 

reason?

Yes No

If the answer to Question No. 7 is “yes,” proceed to Question No. 8. If the answer to 

Question No. 7 is “No,” proceed to Question No. 9.

8. Has the defendant proved by a preponderance of the evidence that the defendant would 

have made the same decision to take an adverse employment action even if the plaintiff’s 

race had played no role in the defendant’s decision to take an adverse employment action 

against the plaintiff?

Yes No

If your answer to both Question Nos. 4 or 8 is “yes,” do not answer any further questions 

on damages related to the plaintiff’s claim of disparate treatment. If your answer to either 

Question Nos. 4 or 8 is “no,” proceed to Question No. 9. 

9. We, the Jury, unanimously find that the plaintiff has proved, by a preponderance of the 

evidence, that the plaintiff is entitled to recover compensatory (i.e., noneconomic) damages 

from the defendant in the following amount:

Compensatory damages (past and future noneconomic loss including mental suffering, 

loss of enjoyment of life, inconvenience, grief, anxiety, humiliation or emotional distress):

$

Proceed to Section II.

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II. RACE/SEX HARASSMENT

10. Has the plaintiff proved by a preponderance of the evidence each element of her claim 

against the defendant for race harassment?

Yes No

Proceed to Question No. 11.

11. Has the plaintiff proved by a preponderance of the evidence each element of her claim 

against the defendant for sex harassment?

Yes No

If your answer to either Question Nos. 10 or 11 is “yes,” proceed to Question No. 12. If 

your answer to both Question Nos. 10 and 11 is “no,” proceed to Question No. 13 in Section III.

12. We, the Jury, unanimously find that the plaintiff has proved, by a preponderance of the 

evidence, that the plaintiff is entitled to recover compensatory (i.e., noneconomic) damages 

from the defendant in the following amount:

Compensatory damages (past and future noneconomic loss including mental suffering, 

loss of enjoyment of life, inconvenience, grief, anxiety, humiliation or emotional distress):

$

Proceed to Question No. 13 in Section III.

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III. RETALIATION

13. Has the plaintiff proved by a preponderance of the evidence each element of her claim 

against the defendant for retaliation based on protected activity?

Yes No

If your answer to Question No. 13 is “yes,” proceed to Question No. 14. If your answer to 

Question No. 13 is “no,” proceed to Section IV.

14. We, the Jury, unanimously find that the plaintiff has proved, by a preponderance of the 

evidence, that the plaintiff is entitled to recover compensatory (i.e., noneconomic) damages 

from the defendant in the following amount:

Compensatory damages (past and future noneconomic loss including mental suffering, 

loss of enjoyment of life, inconvenience, grief, anxiety, humiliation or emotional distress):

$

IV. MITIGATION OF DAMAGES

If you answered “no” to Questions Nos. 1–2, 5–6, 10–12, your deliberations are now 

complete. Please have the foreperson sign and date the verdict form in the space on the last page.

If you awarded any damages in Question Nos. 9, 12, or 14, proceed to Question No. 15.

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15. We, the jury, find by a preponderance of the evidence that plaintiff failed to mitigate her

damages.

Yes No

If the answer to Question No. 15 is “yes,” proceed to Question No. 16. If the answer to 

Question No. 15 is “no,” your deliberations are done. Please have the foreperson sign and date the 

verdict form in the space provided on the next page.

16. We, the jury, reduce the total dollar amount in Question Nos. 9, 12, and 14 above because 

of the plaintiff’s failure to mitigate her damages, reducing the total award of compensatory 

damages to the final amount:

$____________________

Please have the foreperson sign and date the verdict form in the space provided below.

Sign:________________________________ Date:________________________

Print Name:__________________________

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