Representative Cases

Won unanimous verdict following jury trial in multi-million dollar lawsuit against pilot accused by flight attendant of sexual harassment, assault and battery.

Won jury verdict in Los Angeles Superior Court on behalf of business that sued a former employee for theft of trade secrets and breach of NDA.

Won motion for summary judgment in million-dollar action for unpaid commissions against national RV dealership.

Navigated numerous employers in defense and resolution of costly suits brought under the California Private Attorneys General Act (PAGA) statutes.

Achieved extremely favorable pretrial settlement on behalf of corporation sued for religious discrimination and harassment because it could not accommodate employee’s request not to work Sundays.

Represented private aviation firm in binding arbitration of retaliation lawsuit where employee claimed she was terminated because she had made an internal complaint for sexual harassment. Reached low, cost-of-defense settlement.

Limited settlement to low five-figures in sexual harassment and battery case involving parts manufacturing firm sued by female worker.

Defended company sued for disability discrimination following employee’s termination based on excessive absenteeism. Achieved low settlement.

Successfully defended former employee against claims of trade secret theft and interference with economic interests. Case dismissed following the plaintiff’s deposition.

Saved numerous California employers from facing costly lawsuits through timely, effective and, sometimes creative, advice and counseling.

Defended Fortune 500 automobile and other product manufacturers in high-stakes product liability lawsuits in state and federal courts throughout the nation.

Represented airline sued for breach of contract and interference with contractual relations following termination of baggage delivery service. Achieved very favorable settlement on eve of motion for summary judgment.

Defended numerous employers in matters before the Labor Commissioner, the EEOC, the California Civil Rights Department (CRD), the Employment Development Department (EDD), and OSHA, and in lawsuits claiming misclassification or wage-hour violations. Helped them quickly reach favorable results.