EMPLOYMENT

REPRESENTATIVE CASES

Asian import company allegedly failed to accommodate employee who was having medical issues related to her pregnancy. Conditions for employee were allegedly restrictive enough that she felt compelled to resign.

Plaintiff was hired by East Coast pharmaceutical company to open a Southern California office. During training in New York, she disclosed that she was a single mother and that the father of her 2-year-old daughter was African-American. She was terminated the following week. Defendant claimed it made decision based on plaintiff’s personality and was unaware of her family situation.

Community Service manager for international company that provides management services claimed termination was due to reporting financial abuse by other employee and because of anxiety, depression and panic attacks. Defendant claimed that plaintiff was let go due to unauthorized absences and tardiness.

Senior librarian claimed that she was transferred to undesirable location for complaining about time-card fraud. Defendant claimed several legitimate reasons for transfer.

Physician terminated by public university for reporting labor, government and health and safety code violations. Defendant asserted that plaintiff was let go due to poor performance.

African-American respiratory therapist claimed she was subjected to poor treatment and retaliation due to her race, use of medical leave and complaints about hospital operations. Defendant asserted that termination was due to budget cuts and plaintiff was least senior staff member.

Lighting technician terminated for reporting fire code violations prior to major hologram preview in Hollywood. Firing and disclosure of plaintiff’s sexual orientation occurred in front of large group of co-workers.

Police sergeant was denied promotion to rank of detective allegedly due to sex discrimination. Defendant police department argued that male sergeant was more senior and more qualified and that other females were in detective rank.

Heavy equipment operator allegedly terminated for complaining that construction firm did not report work hours to union resulting in denial of vacation and other union benefits. Defendant claimed hours were properly reported and plaintiff was fired for using the company credit card for personal expenses.

IT professional working at national insurance firm claimed termination was due to anti-Muslim sentiment. Defendant claimed plaintiff was abusive to staff and harassed female co-worker.

Electrician, who had lung and kidney problems resulting from gunshot wounds, claimed defendant company failed to accommodate his need to drink water on more regular basis and was terminated after taking brief disability leave. Defendant company claimed plaintiff and others let go due to necessary reduction in workforce.

Three female plaintiffs who worked for media company alleged racial and sexual discrimination by supervisor and constructive termination. Defendant company claimed an adequate was investigation conducted and claims could not be substantiated.

Forensic specialist for law enforcement agency claimed she was subject to disparaging comments about her accent and was discriminated against when she took stress leave and then forced to work with supervisor who had contributed to hostile work environment. Defendant claimed plaintiff was terminated for poor performance and insubordination.

Deputy sheriffs working at jail facility claimed sexual harassment and hostile work environment resulting in constructive termination.

58-year-old factory worker at major tire company, who had knee problems, filed failure to accommodate and wrongful termination claims. Defendant claimed plaintiff was fired for falling asleep while operator a handheld grinder and for not showing up for two weeks.

Airline company sued by “provisioning agent” who moved food items onto and off aircraft between flights. Plaintiff claimed disparate treatment, excessive monitoring and scrutiny, and hostile work environment based on sex/gender and perceived disability.

School district custodian took medical leave for kidney problems. When she was released to return to work, district claimed she had used all of her leave time and refused to allow her to resume employment.

Assistant principal, who had undergone treatment for cancer, was transferred to school farther away from his home, alleged claims of gender identity and disability discrimination against large school district. Defendant claimed Plaintiff’s transfer was based on plaintiff’s previous requests.

Gay technician brought suit against employer theater company for discrimination based on his sexual orientation. Defendant claimed termination was because plaintiff harassed other employees.

Member of “Ice Crew,” which performed marketing functions and fan engagement activities for two professional hockey teams, was allegedly subject to sexually charged and hostile work environment. She was dismissed after complaining, but rehired. Hostility continued and she resigned to remove herself from environment and filed various discrimination claims.

Assistant to designer for ultra- expensive clothing company claimed sexual harassment and wrongful termination. Defendant asserted that plaintiff and designer had previous sexual/romantic relationship.

Electrician was terminated after he complained about safety violations and that supervisors made cruel remarks about his mentally handicapped children. Employer claimed that he had too many unexcused absences and violated safety protocols which lead to a preventable work injury.

Female casual non-union dockworkers were allegedly denied accommodations for pregnancy and lactation and denied seniority accrual towards union membership during time they were absent due to pregnancy and related medical conditions.

Younger tech workers hired to replace persons over 45. Plaintiff alleged age discrimination. Employer claimed performance issues.

Regional manager for owner of mobile home parks alleged he was misclassified as exempt employee and should have been paid overtime and rest and meal breaks.

Probation officer alleged County failed to provide appropriate environment for her to express milk and failed to provide ergonomic chair for pregnancy related back pain.

Social worker brought action against county alleging she was capable of performing job functions despite prior admissions to the contrary and neurological and psychological examinations indicating that she could not handle a full caseload. County took the position that she could only function in non-social worker position, which was offered to her.

Police captain filed action against city for intentional infliction of emotional distress after he was not appointed to deputy chief as promised and was not given opportunity to work overtime.

Senior secretary for county department filed suit alleging disability discrimination and retaliation claims. County asserted that she was discharged for repeated time clock fraud.

Airport police officers with lower back problems claimed disability discrimination because they were not allowed to wear lighter vests and carry lighter gear while in the field, were denied promotions, and were not able to train new officers. Defendant claimed policies were reasonable.

Child social worker alleged she was subject to discrimination, harassment and retaliation based on physical disability. County claimed that during the six month period before plaintiff was terminated for unsatisfactory work performance, she had filed claims against all but one of her supervisors and almost every co-worker.