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Porter Scott Wins Ninth Circuit Employment Discrimination/Harassment Case
The Ninth Circuit affirmed a summary judgment ruling in favor of the County of San Joaquin and its former Public Works Director in an employment discrimination and harassment case. Read more about this case.
Obtained Dismissal for Sutter County in Employment Action
Successfully obtained an early dismissal of an employment action filed against Sutter County after the Court sustained a Demurrer with prejudice on grounds that Plaintiffs’ case was barred by the doctrine of judicial estoppel. The Court agreed that plaintiff could not pursue the action based on allegations that contradicted an earlier lawsuit.
Obtained a Defense Verdict for the County of Nevada
Firm obtained a defense verdict for the County of Nevada in a retaliation case. Plaintiffs, husband and wife, sued the Sheriff’s Department for violation of the Fair Employment and Housing Act. Read more about this case.
Another Win For the Public Entity Team in Labor Code Retaliation/PAGA Case
Shareholders Steve Horan, Will Camy, and Associate Matt Gross obtained summary judgment on behalf of the County of Butte against Plaintiff’s alleged Retaliation/PAGA claims brought pursuant to Labor Code Sections 98.6 and 1102.5…Read more about this case.
Defended Local County in Retaliation Case Under FEHA
Shareholder Derek Haynes successfully defended a local county in the Third District Court of Appeal in a retaliation case under the Fair Employment and Housing Act. Read more about this case.
Successful Verdict in Favor of Employer
Won a motion for summary adjudication on a case involving claims of wrongful termination, pregnancy discrimination, retaliation and breach of an employee housing contract. Read more about this case.
Defended Public Entity in Claims Against Employee
Successfully disposed of claims asserted against a public entity employee through use of the Anti-SLAPP provision of the California Code of Civil Procedure resulting in an award of attorney’s fees to the public entity client.
Defended County Employer in Termination Matter
Summary judgment granted on behalf of a county employer in a race discrimination, retaliation, and defamation case. Read more about this case.
Represented State Agency in High-Profile Employment Matter
Represented state agency in high-profile employment matter involving termination of former executive director. Read more about this case.
Represented Major University in a Denial of Promotion Case
Won two motions for summary adjudication for an employer on race, national origin, and retaliation claims arising out of a researcher’s denial of a promotion at a major university. Read more about this case.
Represented a University in Wage Discrimination Case
Summary judgment granted on behalf of a university in a wage discrimination case filed under the California Equal Pay Act and Fair Employment and Housing Act. Read more about this case.
Summary Judgement in Favor of the City of Gridley
Successfully obtained summary judgment in favor of the City of Gridley on a contentious employment action involving claims for whistleblower retaliation.
ADA & FEHA Claim Against County of Colusa
Obtained summary judgment on behalf of the County of Colusa in an employment discrimination and retaliation case brought under the Fair Employment & Housing Act and the ADA. Read more about this case.
Defended County of Nevada in Federal Court
Successfully defended the County of Nevada, its departments and employees in federal court against several section 1983 claims based on plaintiff’s arrest and prosecution. The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed the defense judgment on the basis of collateral estoppel under California law.
Defense Verdict Obtained in Jury Trial on Behalf of Local Public Utility
Defense verdict obtained in jury trial on behalf of local public utility. A former Sacramento Municipal Utility District employee resigned after thirty years of employment and sued for race discrimination, race harassment and retaliation. Read more about this case.