Client Collaborations
All Representative Cases
Howard v. Waremart, Inc. After a five-day trial, the jury returned a verdict “in favor” of the plaintiff for only $2. This case involved a wrongful-discharge allegation and “whistleblower” claim brought by a former employee against our client. The court of appeals remanded the case for further proceedings because it disagreed with the trial court’s decision to grant a motion for directed verdict on the issue of punitive damages. The case then settled.
Byun, et al. v. Winco Foods, Inc. The trial judge dismissed all claims on our motion for directed verdict at the conclusion of plaintiffs’ case. The action was brought by five Korean grocers alleging violation of public accommodation statutes based on ethnic origin.
Obtained summary judgment dismissal of employment discrimination claim, when employee failed to return to work following exhaustion of injury leave, alleging disability discrimination.
Obtained favorable settlement in pay equity lawsuit in early stages of litigation, with terms beneficial to client’s long-term management and operations.
Defended wage and hour class action litigation on behalf of restaurant industry employers.
Drew Ray v. Frito Lay. In a federal court jury trial, we achieved a defense verdict on behalf of the employer who was accused of race discrimination.
Defended employment discrimination and wrongful termination litigation on behalf of a broad range of employers, including public entities.
Wage and Hour Class Actions. In several wage and hour class action cases, Tom has negotiated favorable settlements early in the litigation, often before class certification, most recently in an action challenging a company-wide overtime payment program.
Represented employers in multiple administrative hearings before BIIA, BOLI, and other state administrative agencies.