Successfully defended international high-tech consulting firm in a wage and hour class action alleging mis-classification of software programmers, failure to pay overtime and violation of final pay rules. The trial court decertified the class and the decision was upheld by the Second District Court of Appeal.
Successfully defended individual accused of violating the plaintiff’s civil rights under 42 U.S.C. section 1983. Obtained summary judgment in the federal Eastern District Court on 10 separate claims.
Successfully defended at trial a major accounting firm accused of retaliating against a whistleblower. Awarded significant costs against the plaintiff following trial based upon a Section 998 offer.
Prevailed on 29 motions in limine during the trial of a sexual harassment case against a national managed health care company, resulting in a favorable settlement during trial.
Successfully defended at trial a national recycling company accused of race discrimination.