Plaintiff seeks to recover damages from her employer for employment discrimination and sexual harassment. Plaintiff states in her complaint that the acts of the defendant are so outrageous that punitive damages are due up to and including attorney fees.
Title Viii Civil Rights Act Of 1964 In Contra Costa
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This law prohibits people or entities that provide housing from discriminating against or harassing tenants, homeowners, residents, their guests, housing or mortgage applicants, home buyers, and others.
Title VIII of the Act is also known as the Fair Housing Act (of 1968).
Depending on your case, your financial settlement may range from thousands to millions of dollars. However, receiving a settlement from your civil rights lawsuit or legal action can take forever.
Create an account on the Cal Civil Rights System for yourself. All you need is a valid email address and a phone number. Once you have an account, call 800-884-1684. Our staff will associate your account with the complaint.
The most common complaint involves allegations of color of law violations. Another common complaint involves racial violence, such as physical assaults, homicides, verbal or written threats, or desecration of property.
Timeline of How to File a Lawsuit Step 1: File a Complaint. Plaintiff files a complaint and summons with the local county court. Step 2: Answer Complaint. Step 3: Discovery. Step 4: Failing to Respond to Discovery. Step 5: Conclusion of Lawsuit.
Filing a Civil Rights Claim With the Government Suppose you reasonably suspect that your civil rights have been violated. In that case, you can file a formal claim with the state or federal government. You can file a complaint online or through the mail. Some states offer more protections than the federal government.