Negotiated settlement of federal and state wage and hour claims prior to threatened filing of class action litigation.
Served as co-counsel in the representation of an employer and two supervisors in a lawsuit filed by two former employees alleging gender and age discrimination under the Missouri Human Rights Act. After a three-day jury trial, the jury returned unanimous verdicts in favor of all three defendants.
After protracted litigation, two pre-trial conferences, and successful rulings on multiple pre-trial motions including our client’s motions in limine, plaintiff accepted a nominal settlement offer days before trial in a case alleging race and disability discrimination and retaliation.
Defeated a plaintiff’s motion for class certification in WARN Act class action litigation against regional retailer.
Obtained summary judgment for a foundry and manufacturing company in a workers’ compensation retaliation lawsuit.
Obtained summary judgment for a trucking company in a lawsuit filed by a former employee alleging discrimination.
Represented multiple defendants sued in federal court, including claims against our clients alleging negligent hiring, negligent supervision, and various employment torts. Obtained jury verdicts in favor of all defendants.
Obtained summary judgment on behalf of a hospital in a lawsuit brought by a former employee asserting claims under the Americans with Disabilities Act and the Family and Medical Leave Act.
Successfully defended a retail store and obtained dismissal of lawsuit alleging of age and race discrimination brought by a terminated employee.
Experience
Negotiated settlement of federal and state wage and hour claims prior to threatened filing of class action litigation.
Served as co-counsel in the representation of an employer and two supervisors in a lawsuit filed by two former employees alleging gender and age discrimination under the Missouri Human Rights Act. After a three-day jury trial, the jury returned unanimous verdicts in favor of all three defendants.
After protracted litigation, two pre-trial conferences, and successful rulings on multiple pre-trial motions including our client’s motions in limine, plaintiff accepted a nominal settlement offer days before trial in a case alleging race and disability discrimination and retaliation.
Defeated a plaintiff’s motion for class certification in WARN Act class action litigation against regional retailer.
Obtained summary judgment for a foundry and manufacturing company in a workers’ compensation retaliation lawsuit.
Obtained summary judgment for a trucking company in a lawsuit filed by a former employee alleging discrimination.
Represented multiple defendants sued in federal court, including claims against our clients alleging negligent hiring, negligent supervision, and various employment torts. Obtained jury verdicts in favor of all defendants.
Obtained summary judgment on behalf of a hospital in a lawsuit brought by a former employee asserting claims under the Americans with Disabilities Act and the Family and Medical Leave Act.
Successfully defended a retail store and obtained dismissal of lawsuit alleging of age and race discrimination brought by a terminated employee.