Experience
Labor & Employment
George v. United Parcel Service Inc.
Defense of class action state law wage-and-hour claim regarding exempt status of on-car supervisors under FLSA.
Doe v. The Boeing Company
Bench trial concerning employee's claim that company failed to reasonably accommodate his disability; defense verdict; affirmed by Washington Supreme Court. 121 Wn. 2d 8, 846 P.2d 531 (Wash. 1993)
Dator v. The Boeing Company
Two-week jury trial on sex and race discrimination and retaliation claims; defense verdict.
Moldt v. Tacoma School District Number 10
Affirmance of summary judgment that substitute teachers were excluded from continuing contract rights under state statute. 103 Wn. App. 472, 12 P.3d 1042 (Wash. Ct. App. 2000)
Mehlhaff v. Tacoma School District Number 10
Affirmance of summary judgment that substitute teachers were not statutorily entitled to same rate of pay as full-time teachers. 92 Wn. App. 982, 966 P.2d 419 (Wash. Ct. App. 1998)
City of Federal Way v. Public Employment Relations Comm'n
Obtained ruling overturning Commission's findings that city's layoff of employee was retaliation for union activity. 93 Wn. App. 509, 970 P.2d 752 (Wash. Ct. App. 1999)
Wright v. Mead School District
Successful defense of school district against allegations of wrongful discharge. 87 Wn. App. 624, 944 P.2d 1 (Wash. Cir. App. 1997)
Lawson v. The Boeing Company
Former supervisor filed action for damages against Boeing and several employees after his demotion for sexual harassment. 58 Wn. App. 261, 792 P.2d 545 (Wash. Ct. App. 1990)
Sauter v. Mount Vernon School District
Successful defense of school district following allegations by teacher of wrongful termination. 58 Wn. App. 121, 791 P.2d 549 (Wash. Ct. App. 1990)