Archive · 6 Jun 2025
Jury Awards $3M to California Prosecutor in Retaliation Case
A former prosecutor in California, Tracy Miller, was awarded $3 million by a jury.
She sued the county, including District Attorney Todd Spitzer, claiming they forced her out of her job after she supported women who accused a supervisor of sexual harassment.
Miller alleged Spitzer and others retaliated against her.
The defendants deny these claims.
The jury found in Miller's favor, awarding damages for her emotional distress and loss of future earnings.
Miller had worked for over 20 years as a prosecutor before leaving her position.
A California jury awarded a former prosecutor over $3 million in damages.
The prosecutor alleged she was forced out for protecting women who reported sexual harassment.
The lawsuit named Orange County District Attorney Todd Spitzer and Shawn Nelson as defendants.
Miller claimed Spitzer and Nelson retaliated against her for supporting the women.
Spitzer and Nelson denied the allegations.
- Who
- A jury awarded Tracy Miller damages in a case against Orange County District Attorney Todd Spitzer and Shawn Nelson.
- What
- A jury awarded Tracy Miller more than $3 million in damages after she said she was forced out of her position.
- When
- The verdict was announced on Thursday.
- Where
- San Diego, California.
- Why
- Miller sued claiming she was forced out of her position due to retaliation after supporting women alleging sexual harassment.
Plaintiff's Position
Defendants' Position
Retaliation Claims
Plaintiff's Position
Miller alleged Spitzer and Nelson retaliated against her.
Defendants' Position
Spitzer and Nelson deny Miller's claims, stating Miller was not demoted and did not lose pay or job duties.
- Damages Awarded
- $3 million
- Plaintiff
- Former Orange County Prosecutor
- Defendants
- Todd Spitzer, Shawn Nelson
- Reason for Lawsuit
- Sexual harassment retaliation
- Trial Location
- San Diego, California
- Date Miller Left Position
- 2021