Obtained summary disposition in favor of national media client on claims for gender discrimination, retaliation and violation of Sales Representative Commission Act.
Race discrimination; dismissal in Federal Court bench trial
Successfully prevented continued theft of corporate assets
Represented hospital in alleged employment discrimination
Successfully represented national service provider in overturning trial judgment for plaintiff in claim for race discrimination - failure to promote before Michigan Court of Appeals.
Represented filtration management company in trade secrets lawsuit.
Jury trial verdict in favor of major University in gender discrimination case. Affirmed by Michigan Court of Appeals.
Represented healthcare company in issues regarding Bullard Plawecki Employee Right to Know Act (records access)
Obtained summary disposition in favor of major University on claims for sexual harassment and breach of employment contract, affirmed, Michigan Court of Appeals.
Employment advice - re: litigation
Obtain summary judgment in Sec.1983 action
Obtained summary disposition in favor of national retailer on claims for race discrimination, intentional infliction of emotional distress and negligence.
Superior Consultant Co., Inc. v. DeSimone. Represented employer in successfully obtaining injunction and then negotiating settlement of covenant not to compete suit against former employee and new employer.
Regularly represents large India based IT company in employment disputes including discrimination, overtime claims, breach of contract and breach of confidentiality agreements
Represented an individual defendant in second case against him and employer alleging sex discrimination, harassment and retaliation
Represented a community based health center in successful defense of charges by former personnel director of discrimination against employees based on age and retaliation against him personally
Represented large retail chain in alleged defamation, retaliation, implied employment contract
Defended corporation in employment whistleblower action
Successfully defended a lawsuit brought by former CEO seeking payments under employment contract and ERISA
Received numerous dismissals of EEOC or state agency charges on behalf of a major automotive supplier
Prevailed on Motion for Temporary Restraining Order enforcing non-compete agreement
As lead counsel in labor, employment discrimination, public contract law, education law cases
Red Group v. Gattari. Successfully defended former employee in two lawsuits initiated by former employer alleging violations of a covenant not to compete and related claims.
Obtained a no cause jury verdict for a McDonald's franchisee in a religious discrimination case.
Represented Travelers Insurance against a workers' compensation price fixing conspiracy claim (American Association of Retired Persons v. National Surety Corp.).
Represented University in alleged employment discrimination
A summary disposition was affirmed in an age discrimination and retaliation case
Represented and advised employees with respect to employment agreements separation agreements, releases and related concerns.
Represented University regents in alleged retaliation
Represented technology consulting company
Represented a major hospital in ERISA litigation and contract case
Complex employment litigation arising under the Americans with Disabilities Act
Summary disposition affirmed by the Michigan Court of Appeals
Dismissal of a breach of contract/ Whistleblower claim
Represented global staffing, employment and recruiting company nationally in trade secret and non-compete matters and obtained injunctions in approximately 70 cases in 2007-2008.
Sherwin Williams v. Nevada Color. Represented employer in successfully negotiating settlement of covenant not to compete and unfair competition suit against former employees.
Represented a national parking facility operator in case brought by two individuals alleging overtime and discrimination claims on the basis of national origin and sex and sexual harassment
Defended and won summary judgment in favor of former employees dismissing claims brought by employer alleging breaches of fiduciary duty, unfair competition, and tortious interference with business opportunities.
Sex discrimination; no cause in state court jury trial
Obtained directed verdict at trial on behalf of defended corporation in employment whistleblower action.
Superior Consultant Co., Inc. v. Walling. Represented employer in successfully obtaining injunction enforcing covenant not to compete against former employee. 851 F. Supp. 839 (1994).
Obtained summary judgment on behalf of retailer clothing chain in employment wrongful discrimination action.
Omega Productive Services v. Mack. Represented employer in successfully obtaining injunction and then negotiating settlement of covenant not to compete suit against former employees and new employer.
In case of first impression, obtained summary judgment in favor of cargo airline carrier of claim for retaliatory discharge in violation of the Railway Labor Act, based on statute of limitations.
Represented an individual defendant in case alleging sex discrimination, harassment and retaliation. Companion case to action brought by EEOC against employer
Represented telecommunications equipment company regarding Uniform Trade Secret Act
Sherwin Williams v. Kuperschmidt. Represented employer in successfully negotiating settlement of covenant not to compete and unfair competition suit against former employee.
Breach of employment contract; no cause in Federal Court jury trial
Represented technology and management consulting company in covenant not to compete
Race discrimination; summary judgment in promotion case
Obtained summary disposition in favor of major University on claims for gender discrimination and retaliation.
Hybrid 301 action
Ongoing representation for numerous casino clients in a variety of OSHA issues
Successful defense of major construction industry manufacturer against claims of employee raiding
Represented defense industry company in alleged employment discrimination
Sherwin Williams v. Biggers. Represented employer in successfully obtaining injunction enforcing covenant not to compete against former employee. 851 F. Supp. 839 (1994).
Successfully represented client in breach of executive level employment agreement.
Set aside arbitrator's award
Secured permanent and preliminary injunctive relief in trade secret and non-compete matters for national CPA and business advisory firm
Obtained favorable case evaluation settlement on behalf automotive supplier in employment whistleblower action.
Represented pipeline company in alleged sex harassment, race discrimination, and retaliation
Defend corporation in employment discrimination action
Epoch Tristar v. Bixby. Defended former employee in lawsuit initiated by former employer alleging violations of a covenant not to compete and related claims. Successfully pursued counterclaim and negotiated settlement.
Defended corporation in employment whistleblower action
FMLA case; obtain summary judgment in Federal Court
Represented a major medical center in libel and breach of contract action. Motion to dismiss claim of compelled self-defamation granted
Trial verdict in favor of major University on claim alleging wrongful discharge/breach of employment contract.
Defended a major financial management company against numerous claims for violation of non-solicitation and confidentiality agreements over a ten year period.
Unfair competition and trade secret litigation
Representation of numerous employers in actions involving "corporate raiding" of executives in financial services and other industries
S & R Equipment Co., v. Stanley. Represented employer in successfully negotiating settlement of covenant not to compete suit against former employee.
Defended EEOC charges across the country for one of the world's largest business outsourcing companies.
Union elections and negotiations
ERISA action; obtain summary judgment in Federal Court
Represented national parking facility operator in class and collective action for overtime and discrimination on basis of national origin. Achieved narrowing of class to one shift at one garage on overtime issues and dropping of the discrimination class.
Defended and won summary judgment in favor of a national insurance company, dismissing claims of breach of contract and wrongful termination brought up by former employee.
Successful defense of numerous cases asserting discrimination based on gender, age and disability
Successful representation of investment bank against former managing directors for breach of confidentiality and non-solicitation provisions.
Tortious interference and defamation; no cause in jury trial
Successfully represented employer in a wage and hour collective action.
Represented a technology and management consultant company that primarily provided services to health care providers
