Civil Rights Complaint Compensation

Summary

You can request monetary compensation for damages, including pain and suffering, in a civil rights complaint. The authority to award compensation depends on the policies of the involved organizations, such as the Washington State Department of Social and Health Services. Consulting with an attorney can help you explore your options further.

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Regarding a Civil Rights complaint that I filed/ EIU Investigation. The investigation is complete and the senior investigator asked me what I would like as an outcome. Can I ask for monetary compensation, do the people below have authority to award compensation for damages and injury, pain and suffering I experienced as a result of the retaliation, harassment, intimidation, bully, discrimination that I suffered?? Erica (DSHS/OOS/OJCR) and Sharon M (DSHS/ESA/CSD) and Hill, Gary (DSHS/OOS/HRD and DSHS IRAU Complaints
It sounds like you have a strong case with your Civil Rights complaint.
Generally, you can request monetary compensation for damages, including pain and suffering, as an outcome. However, the authority to award such compensation depends on the specific policies and procedures of the organization involved (DSHS in this case).
Have you considered consulting with an attorney to explore your options further?
The organizations involved in the investigation are listed below: Senior Investigator Office of the Secretary / Office of Justice and Civil Rights Washington State Department of Social and Health Services. DSHS Office of the Secretary, Human Resources Department. DSHS IRAU Complaints Department. DSHS Economic Services Department, Community Services Division.
Jaime, it seems you have a potentially strong case. Here are some general guidelines:
- You can request monetary compensation for damages, including pain and suffering.
- The authority to award compensation depends on the policies of the involved organizations.
- Consulting with an attorney can help explore your options further.
Would you like more detailed information on how to proceed with your request?