Disability discrimination/retaliation case against a large west coast information technologies (IT) company. Successfully represented the Plaintiff and negotiated a money settlement prior to trial.
Represented an African-American against a major car wash company for racial discrimination, hostile work environment, and retaliation where there was no wage loss. Bench trial resulted in a $115,000 emotional distress award plus attorney fees and a 0.5% Lodestar multiplier.
Have represented, advised and defended several local companies against claims of sexual harassment and other types of discrimination.
A handicap discrimination/retaliation case against one of the state’s largest employers (Boeing) was brought on behalf of the Plaintiff. The trial resulted in a $1,007,000 jury verdict for the Plaintiff. The Defendants appealed to the Washington Supreme Court and lost resulting in a total Judgment exceeding $3 million.
A former employee sued a major construction firm for wrongful termination and discrimination. We successfully represented the Defendant construction company resulting in a defense verdict.
Defended claim of convenience stores in a wage and hour employment case claiming a class was paid improper wages and overtime. Plaintiff’s Motion to Proceed as a Class Action was denied.
Legislative Changes for 2024 Beginning January 1, 2024, employers must pay any unused and accrued sick leave to construction workers if employment lasts fewer than 90...
In 2012, Washington legalized the recreational use of cannabis. Because lawmakers in Washington consider cannabis use similar to alcohol consumption, the legislature...
Sexual harassment/discrimination case against a prominent architectural firm. Successfully negotiated a monetary settlement for the Plaintiff prior to trial.
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