Employment Practices/Civil Rights Defense

Following termination, a former employee sued our office equipment supplier client for defamation per se, tortious interference, and breach of contract based on alleged statements made by agents/employees to third-party customers in the office sales market, which pertained to the former employee's business conduct and practices. In addition, the former employee's new employer brought its own tortious interference with a business relationship claim, alleging the defamatory remarks made about the former employer also hurt its business. Obtained defense verdict on all claims after 7 day jury trial.

Summary judgment granted in favor of healthcare facility accused of religious discrimination, age discrimination, and retaliation in violation of Title VII and the Age Discrimination in Employment Act. We defended the arbitration through the AHLA and filed for summary judgment on all claims.  After extensive briefing and a nearly three-hour hearing, the arbitrator granted summary judgment in favor of our client on all claims.

Summary judgment entered in favor of Dollar General and Amber Ankney, and denied the cross-motion for summary judgment in favor of Plaintiff.

Secured the dismissal of the Ohio Civil Rights Commission’s probable cause finding and claims of disability discrimination against a restaurant which the government investigated then brought on behalf of a former chef.

Secured summary judgment in favor of a gas station in a lawsuit concerning allegations of negligent training and supervision.

Summary judgment in favor of employer against claims for racial discrimination in violation of the Kentucky Civil Rights Act, Intentional Infliction of Emotional Distress, and Breach of Implied Contract/Detrimental Reliance. Defendant secured summary judgment on the grounds that the record is devoid of any evidence establishing discriminatory intent and that there existed ample legitimate, non-discriminatory reasons for the termination of Plaintiff’s employment.

Defended nursing services provider against claim of employment discrimination based on sex and pregnancy. Claim was investigated and dismissed by the EEOC.

Successful defense of employer on all negligence claims arising from a motor vehicle accident in Nelson County.

Multiple claimants filed charges of unlawful employment discrimination against our client, triggering the EEOC opening an investigation into systemic discrimination. We successfully defended our client through dismissal of the investigation, which spanned over eighteen months.

Successful defense of employer and employee on all negligence claims arising from a motor vehicle versus pedestrian incident in Jefferson County, Kentucky.

Successful representation of private entity before the South Bend Human Rights Commission and Equal Employment Opportunity Commission on employee claims of race and sex discrimination.

Plaintiff/Appellant claimed her employer discriminated against her based on race and retaliated against her for reporting discrimination based on race and sex by terminating her. 

Defense of wrongful termination and tortious interference claim

Successful representation of governmental entity before the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission on claims of employment discrimination.

Obtained voluntary dismissal in an employment law matter alleging age discrimination.

Obtained dismissal in employment action alleged hostile work environment on grant of motion for judgment on the pleadings.

Motion for partial summary judgment granted in favor of employer against retaliation and contract/quasi-contract claims.

Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed the district court’s dismissal of Plaintiffs’ federal housing discrimination claims against a condominium association and its individual Board members.

Motion for summary judgment granted in favor of our short-term rehabiliation center client against employee claims of race discrimination.

Motion for summary judgment granted in favor of our manufacturing and distribution logistics client against Title VII violation claims of racial discrimination and retaliation. 

Defended organization for alleged violations of The Americans with Disability Act and related state law claims.  District court granted summary judgment in favor of defendant organization on all claims, and summary judgment was affirmed by U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit.

Race discrimination, retaliation, and First Amendment retaliation case filed in federal court against a school district and several administrators.

Obtained a determination of no probable cause in client’s favor against allegations of race discrimination.

Obtained a determination of no probable cause in client’s favor against allegations of sex discrimination. Successfully represented client on reconsideration hearing.

Obtained a determination of no probable cause in client’s favor against allegation of disability discrimination based on administration of drug test policy.

Obtained a determination of no probable cause in client’s favor against allegations of unlawful retaliation.

Defense of police department against sexual harassment claim.

Represented staffing agency in claim of sex discrimination and retaliation. 

Obtained a determination of no probable cause in client’s favor in defense against allegations of disability discrimination based on reasonable accommodations concerning modifications to employment at the onset of COVID-19 pandemic.

Represented car dealership in charge alleging discrimination based on race, sex and retaliation. 

Obtained a disallowance of unemployment compensation in client’s favor against former employee who was terminated with just cause.

Defense of Class and Collective Action arising from alleged violations of the Labor Standards Act (“FLSA”) and Ohio Minimum Wage laws against amusement park. Motion for Judgment on Pleadings was granted, dismissing all claims in the Complaint. 

Plaintiff claimed mental health agency performed deficient psychiatric exam resulting in his incarceration, defamation, and emotional distress.

Represented factory in in charge alleging age discrimination.

Defense of Title VII employment discrimination claim based on race.

Motion for summary judgment granted in favor of nursing home against employee claims of age discrimination and retaliation.

Plaintiff filed suit for wrongful termination in violation of Ohio’s Whistleblower Protection Act and in violation of public policy, contending her termination was a result of her decision to report a coworker for perceived time theft and inappropriate use of a credit card. In reality, Plaintiff’s position was eliminated as the owners streamlined their operations through digital and technological upgrades. The defense moved for and was granted summary judgment on the grounds that (1) the Ohio Whistleblower Protection Act is meant to protect public, not private, harm; (2) Plaintiff could not establish a prima facie case under the Ohio Whistleblower Protection Act; and, (3) Plaintiff could not establish a prima facie case of wrongful discharge in violation of public policy.

Defended insurance company in alleged wrongful termination in violation of public policy.  The Court granted summary judgment finding no violation occurred.

Defense of employment discrimination case.

Motions for judgment on the pleadings granted for employer and co-worker in a lawsuit filed by a former employee alleging sixteen counts ranging from age discrimination and retaliation, to fraud, negligence, spoliation, and various statutory and constitutional claims related to her termination after plaintiff was surreptitiously recorded by an employee while engaged in inappropriate conduct (which the plaintiff denied was her). 

Plaintiff appealed granting of summary judgment in claimed employment discrimination based on disability and retaliation for request an accommodation.  

Motion for summary judgment granted in favor of employer against employee claim of wrongful discharge in violation of public policy.

Dr. Kirk Halliday v. The Board of Directors of the Mental Health and Recovery Board

of Erie and Ottawa Counties, et al.

Plaintiff appealed adverse trial court judgment in defamation claim

Obtained judgment in a case alleging harassment by employer.

Defended logistics company in claim of alleged harassment in retaliation for engaging in a protected activity.  

Represented staffing service company in charge alleging discrimination based on race, sex and retaliation. 

Defense of claim against restaurant alleging harassment in retaliation to termination based upon behavior.

Defense of claim against broadband company by an employee alleging harassment in retaliation for engaging in a protected activity.

Employment discrimination claim dismissed by trial court by way of summary judgment motion practice and affirmed by appellate court on appeal.

Defense of gender discrimination case.

Defense of employment practices claim

J. Graham, Jr. v. Arctic Zone Iceplex, LLC

Plaintiff appeal adverse trial court judgment in alleged violation of ADA and wrongful termination.

Represented staffing service company in charge alleging termination as result of a disability.

Defense of employment discrimination claim.

Defense of age discrimination claim  

Defense of individual involving claims of hostile work environment, disability discrimination, and retaliation.

R. Beier v. New Falls Corporation

Plaintiff appeals adverse trial court judgment regarding non-wage garnishment

Kirk Halliday, Ph.D. v. The Mental Health and Recovery Board of Erie and Ottawa Counties  

Plaintiff appealed adverse trial result in wrongful termination case.

Defense of gender discrimination and retaliatory discharge by former employee

Former employee’s claim of wrongful conduct associated with the reporting of motor carrier violations after the employee left employment with the company/client

Defense of security guard and his employer against civil rights violation charges by plaintiff.

Determination of no probable cause in favor of client in defense of employment discrimination charge.

Motion for partial judgment on the pleadings was granted in favor of client in defense of FCRA case.

Defense of employment practices claim for governmental entity claiming discrimination based on national origin.

Defense of wrongful termination case

Defense of township against claims for various public employee benefits

Defense of race and national origin and retaliation claim

Jonah Holbrook v. Stephanie Dumas (Village of Lincoln Heights)

Plaintiff appealed adverse trial court judgment in First Amended retaliatory discharge claim

Awarding summary judgment in favor of client on breach of contract claim to establish client as 50% owner of closely held company.

Defense of claims of race and gender discrimination, as well as a retaliation claim for engaging in unspecified protected activity

Defense of job related injury and duty of company denial of workers’ compensation

Defense of Concerted Action Charge

Defense of sexual harassment, hostile work environment and retalitation claims

Motion for summary judgment was granted in favor of client in defense of whistleblower case.

Vaughn v. Radio One of Indiana, L.P. Court granted summary judgment in our favor on all claims.

Plaintiff alleged unlawful termination on the basis of age, alleged disability and request for FMLA leave

Determination of no probable cause in favor of client in defense of employment discrimination charge.

Determination of no probable cause in favor of client in defense of employment discrimination charge.

E. McCowen v. Village of Lincoln Heights

Plaintiff appealed adverse federal court’s judgment on employment practices claim.

Defense of wrongful termination claim

Defense of OCRC Complaint

Defense of wrongful discharge discrimination claim

Defense of discrimination employment practices claim

Defense of wrongful termination employment practices claim

Weaver v. City of Twinsburg

Plaintiff appealed adverse trial court judgment in wrongful termination claim based on race

Defense of sexual harassment and discriminatory retaliation employment practices claim

Defense of sexual harassment in employment and governmental context as well as gender discrimination case

Defense of D&O, employment practices, and commercial business dispute

Determination of no probable cause in favor of client in defense of employment discrimination charge.

Defense of EEOC Complaint

Labor Arbitration defense of wrongful termination claim

Defense of EEOC Complaint

Motion for summary judgment was granted in favor of client in employment discrimination case.

Arbitration Defense of adverse employment action and wrongful discharge

Motion for summary judgment was granted in favor of client in employment discrimination case.

Motion for summary judgment was granted in favor of client in employment discrimination case.

Arbitration defense of labor agreement dispute and wrongful termination charge.

Arbitration defense of employment practices liability claim based on discrimination, fraud and breach of contract

Defense of wrongful termination and defamation claim against long-term care facility following allegations of sub-standard nursing care.

Defense of attorney fee claim of $194,000 following plaintiff jury verdict in sexual harrasment employment practices claim

Defense of sexual harassment employment practices claim