The verdict form in the sexual harassment case of  Rena Weeks against the law firm of Baker & McKenzie and former partner Martin Greenstein. The jury returned the verdict on Aug. 26, 1994.
The vote did not have to be unanimous. Instead, 9 of the 12 jurors had to vote yes in order to answer a question. On Sept. 1, 1994, the jury awarded Weeks punitive damages of  $7.1 million.

SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA FOR THE CITY AND COUNTY OF SAN FRANCISCO DEPARTMENT NO. 3

RENA WEEKS, Plaintiff
        v.
BAKER & McKENZIE, and MARTIN R. GREENSTEIN, Defendants.

                     Case No. 943043

                      SPECIAL VERDICT

We, the jury, in the above-entitled action find the following Special Verdict on the following questions submitted to us:

QUESTION NO. 1:
Did plaintiff Rena Weeks prove by a preponderance of the evidence that she was sexually harassed by defendant Martin R. Greenstein?

ANSWER:     Yes  11  No 1

If you answered Question No. 1 "No," skip the remaining questions, and date, sign and return this Verdict. If you answered Question No. 1 "Yes," then answer Question No. 2.

QUESTION NO. 2:
Did the sexual harassment cause injury, damage or harm to plaintiff Rena Weeks?

ANSWER:     Yes  9   No 3 

If you answered Question No. 2 "No," skip the remaining questions, and date, sign and return this Verdict. If you answered Question No. 2 "Yes," then answer Question No. 3.

QUESTION NO. 3:
Did defendant Baker & McKenzie fail to take all reasonable steps to prevent the sexual harassment of plaintiff from occurring?

ANSWER:     Yes  0  No 12 

If you answered Question No. 3 either "Yes" or "No," please answer Question No. 4.


QUESTION NO. 4:
What amount do you award to plaintiff Rena Weeks for emotional distress caused by the sexual harassment? 

ANSWER: $50,000 
(Vote was 9-3)

After you have answered Question No. 4, please answer question No. 5.

QUESTION NO. 5:
Has plaintiff Rena Weeks proved by clear and convincing evidence that defendant Martin Greenstein was guilty of oppression or malice in his conduct upon which you base your finding of sexual harassment?

ANSWER:     Yes 11   No 1

If you answered Question No. 5 either "Yes" or "No," please answer Question No. 6.

QUESTION NO. 6:
Has plaintiff Rena Weeks proved by clear and convincing evidence that defendant Baker & McKenzie either (a) had advance knowledge of the unfitness of defendant Martin R. Greenstein and
with a conscious disregard of the rights or safety of others continued to employ him, or (b) ratified the conduct of Mr. Greenstein which is found to be oppression or malice?

ANSWER:     Yes 11  No  1 

If you answered Question No. 6 either "Yes" or "No," please date, sign and return this Verdict.


Dated: ________________

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                                         FOREPERSON