Williams v. Simonson Case File

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Mary Anne Williams is suing the defendants, David A. Simonson, Christine Jefferson, Nita University, and The Patterson Institute, and is seeking to recover damages for gender discrimination and the tort of defamation. There are five potential claims: gender discrimination, quid pro quo sexual harassment, hostile work environment, intentional infliction of emotional distress, and wrongful termination. Williams seeks back pay, lost pay, damages, and reinstatement. Designed for advanced advocacy training, this case file involves difficult legal and factual issues for jury resolution and requires the examination of expert witnesses. There are two lay witnesses for the plaintiff and two for the defendant, plus one expert witness for each side.