Cases
Experience: Representative Employment Law Matters: Representation of a non-profit health maintenance organization for general labor
employment counseling
advice,
representation in various discrimination/wrongful discharge/retaliation actions pending in Los Angeles Superior Court.
Lead counsel for global engineering
construction firm in federal court FLSA collective action alleging failure to provide overtime for donning
doffing time.
Obtained summary judgment, costs
$65,000 in attorneys' fees in L.A. Superior Court - Southwest District, whistleblower action by former secretary alleging wrongful termination for use of racial slurs in the workplace against major aerospace contractor
six individual defendants.
Following two-week jury trial obtained defense verdict
costs for employer (ice cream manufacturing plant)
supervisor in L.A. Superior Court hostile environment sexual harassment action, Judgment for defense upheld on appeal.
Lead counsel for municipality in LA Superior Court class action brought by temporary workers asserting personnel rule claims
denial of public retirement benefits. Following summary judgment on several claims
decertification of multiple subclasses, case settled on favorable terms.
Obtained summary judgment
costs for non-profit credit union
three officers/managers in L.A. Superior Court action alleging sex discrimination, breach of contract
public policy discharge. Appeal filed by plaintiff. Judgment for defense upheld on appeal, with an award of costs.
Defended major financial institution in Los Angeles County Superior Court action alleging race discrimination in employment. Favorable settlement reached.
Provided advice to bicycle manufacturer concerning dispute with former president
drafted revisions to executive employment agreement.
Provided advice to credit managers association concerning Americans With Disabilities Act
medical questionnaire.
Lead trial counsel for national bank in federal court action (Santa Ana) alleging disability discrimination, wrongful termination
violation of ERISA for alleged failure to provide COBRA notice. Following grant of partial summary judgment, case settled for favorable terms, avoiding costly trial.
Representation of benefit plan in U.S. District Court ERISA action alleging denial of long-term disability benefits.
Defense of non-profit organization
seven individual defendants in federal court action alleging civil rights violations. Motion to dismiss granted.
Provided advice to Taiwanese
U.S. banks concerning COBRA
WARN Act issues.
Defense of wrongful termination action against major retailer, arising out of corporate downsizing. Summary judgment granted.
Defended national bank in WARN Act class action related to branch closures.
Lead counsel on jury trial of L.A. Superior Court wrongful termination
whistle blower case brought against non-profit health care organization.
Defense of subsidiary of national retailer in action alleging discrimination on the basis of military status
service. Action removed to federal court
dismissed on 12(b)(6) motion.
Representation of severance plan in Northern District of California federal court action alleging denial of benefits in violation of ERISA. Action favorably settled at mediation.
Lead trial counsel in defense of national insurance company in Central District of California federal court action alleging violations of FEHA, ADEA
Section 1981. Six of nine plaintiffs, two individual defendants,
most of over 40 claims dismissed on 12(b)(6) or summary judgment motions. Following one week jury trial of age discrimination claims by remaining three plaintiffs, unanimous defense verdicts obtained.
Represented salaried pension plan in federal court action alleging denial of enhanced retirement benefits
breach of fiduciary duties. Action settled following filing of motion for summary judgment.
Drafted revisions to leave of absence policy to assure compliance with recently enacted state
federal statutes,
provided advice re COBRA
WARN Act issues.
Represented major textile manufacturer in U.S. District Court (Santa Ana) action by former employee involving novel antitrust, fraud
misappropriation claims, as well as wrongful discharge
ERISA causes of action. Summary judgment obtained for client on all counts, eliminating costly trial.
Negotiated favorable settlement of DFEH charge by transsexual employee alleging denial of family
medical leave under California Family Rights Act.
Obtained summary judgment for major defense contractor in Central District of California federal court action alleging retaliatory layoff.
Following effective discovery
filing of summary judgment motion, obtained favorable settlement in L.A. Superior Court action alleging breach of contract
defamation against major aerospace contractor
three managers.
Represented national retailer in defense of San Diego state court action alleging wrongful termination of employment, physical h
icap discrimination,
whistleblower claims. Successfully resolved in mediation.
Defense of Alameda County Superior Court action alleging employment discrimination on the basis of race, sex, pregnancy,
retaliation against employer
supervisor. Following effective discovery, favorable settlement reached.
Representation of prominent toy manufacturer in state court action alleging discrimination in employment on the basis of medical condition (cancer). Confidential settlement reached.
Defense of major aerospace company in Central District of California federal court action filed by former engineer, alleging age
race discrimination, breach of contract, breach of covenant, violation of ERISA,
loss of consortium, arising out of a reduction in force. Following dismissal of several claims on summary judgment, action resolved in mediation.
Revised major law California firm's sexual harassment
nondiscrimination policy,
provided training to attorneys
staff regarding same.
Jury trial of major retailer's L.A. Superior Court wrongful termination action following dismissal of public policy discharge claim on summary judgment.
Co-counsel on jury trial of Alameda County Superior Court action by four plaintiffs against national retailer, alleging race discrimination in enforcement of check cashing policy, in violation of Unruh Civil Rights. Action settled during trial.
Represented international manufacturer
distributor of dietary supplements, cosmetics
health
beauty aids in defense of state court wrongful discharge action filed by former chief financial officer. Following a successful writ petition, favorable settlement reached.
Defense of non-profit organization
seven individual defendants in federal court action alleging civil rights violations. Motion to dismiss granted.
Defense of wrongful termination action against major retailer, arising out of corporate downsizing. Summary judgment granted.
Represented City on disability discrimination, harassment
retaliation claims in companion lawsuits brought by two former employees. Summary judgment obtained for client on one case
voluntary dismissal obtained on second case.
Representation of pension plan in state court declaratory relief action brought by heir of deceased employee concerning distribution of retirement benefits. Matter settled.
Defense of employer in U.S. District Court action by unionized employees, alleging Section 1981 civil rights claims
others. Favorable settlement negotiated following grant of partial summary judgment.
Represented health
welfare benefit plan in federal court denial of benefits claim filed by employee
parent regarding psychiatric care for minor. Obtained dismissal of client.
Represented City
City Council in L.A. Superior Court (Torrance) employment discrimination action filed by current management level employee. Favorable settlement negotiated following successful demurrer dismissing City Council
several claims against City.
Following dismissal of Business
Professions Code 17200
other claims, served as co-counsel on 30 day Orange County Superior Court jury trial of remaining contract claim brought against high tech company.
H
led numerous judicial
contractual arbitrations,
dozens of mediations.
Conducted sexual harassment
diversity training seminars for management, sales
office personnel of Los Angeles commercial real estate agency, law firm, health plan,
other clients.
Conducted investigations of whistle blower, sexual harassment, retaliation, disability
other discrimination claims.
