Move to Disqualify Wilson Sonsini From Employment Suit Hangs on Silicon Valley's Informality Apr 15, 2009
Segal sued Varonis, a data management company in New York, for wrongful termination, alleging that he was canned last June after blowing the whistle on illegal drug use and other nefarious activities at the company. Wilson partner Marina Tsatalis stepped in to defend Varonis in October, and Segal's lawyers at Loeb & Loeb moved to disqualify the firm in March. (Law.com)
Bolla sues Hawaii for wrongful termination Apr 14, 2009
HONOLULU -- Recently fired Hawaii women's basketball coach Jim Bolla filed a wrongful termination lawsuit Monday, alleging he was ousted in retaliation for complaining that female athletes were being discriminated against. Named in the lawsuit filed in U.S. District Court were the University of Hawaii's Board of Regents, president David McClain, chancellor Virginia Hinshaw, athletic director Jim Donovan and assistant athletic director Carl Clapp. (ESPN -- Women's Basketball)
Bolla files suit against UH, claims wrongful termination Apr 14, 2009
Former University of Hawaii women's basketball coach Jim Bolla has filed a wrongful termination suit against the UH and several school officials, saying he was fired after he complained about discrimination against female student athletes. The 57-year-old Bolla was terminated last week after UH officials conducted an investigation into allegations that he kicked one of his players. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Give and take Apr 10, 2009
This is a good move on her part because she knows I will make a loud stink about my wrongful termination, a strong legal case built upon the firm foundation that although the company knew I was a lazy, incompetent lunatic, they did not make reasonable accommodations for my disability by somehow altering my job duties (or providing an assistant. A cute one. (Asia Times Online)
Attorney: Lawsuit against Rob Lowe continues Apr 9, 2009
Boyce is still able to pursue and is pursuing her lawsuit against the Lowes alleging sexual harassment, wrongful termination, and labor code violations, including unpaid overtime, meal and rest period violations and other issues, Allred told Access Hollywood in a statement. advertisement. (MSNBC -- News)
Jacksons Gap faces lawsuit Apr 9, 2009
The town denied any wrongdoing in regard to the wrongful termination claim. Keyes, in 2007 was convicted for third-degree assault, a misdemeanor, after attacking a clerk who fired a gun at Keyes s son and struck him after his son and other teens allegedly tried to steal gas from the clerk. (Alexander City Outlook, AL)
Fired NH deputy's lawsuit headed back to court Apr 4, 2009
He filed a lawsuit accusing Sheriff Dan Linehan of wrongful termination and false imprisonment for blocking his exit from a hearing room the day he was fired ... Ruling on MacKenzie's appeal Friday, the state Supreme Court said it agreed with the decision to throw out the wrongful termination verdict. (Concord Monitor)
Judge Throws Out Claims Against Alleged 'Sexual Predator' Lawyer Apr 4, 2009
In the petition, Robinson, who alleges she worked under Laminack's supervision at O'Quinn, Laminack and at Laminack, Pirtle from May 2002 until her "wrongful termination" on April 14, 2008, seeks unpaid overtime wages under the FLSA totaling $27,500, an equal amount in penalties, plus attorneys' fees and costs. The defendants deny the allegations. (Law.com)
Judge tosses parts of Waterford Bank suit Apr 4, 2009
After Curran s ruling, the charges left in the lawsuit include: the claim alleging breach of contract; the allegation of defamation against the bank and Tobbe; and a claim of wrongful termination, which was generated by Flemming s allegation that she was dismissed in a retaliatory firing. The lawsuit seeks monetary damages totaling $460,000 for breach of contract as well as an unspecified amount resulting from lost wages due to defamation. (Buffalo Business First, NY)
Fired deputy's false imprisonment claim upheld Apr 4, 2009
Because the jury awarded MacKenzie $500,000 on claims of wrongful termination and false imprisonment, the Supreme Court decision remands the case back to the superior court for a new trial to determine a dollar amount for damages on just the false imprisonment charge. Links. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
Story:Coach of the Year: Sam Lopez Apr 3, 2009
Husein, who had led the Bears to an eighth-place finish at state the year before, filed a lawsuit against the school for wrongful termination and racial discrimination. So when Lopez arrived after coaching at Buena Park High, the 1994 Western Athletic Conference champion wrestler for Fresno State walked into a divided community. (Fresno Bee -- Sports)
Clark College journalism adviser denied tenure Mar 24, 2009
"This is definitely wrongful termination. It's very clear (my) contract's been violated," Kopinski said. "This is huge. Tenure is sacred. It's as if someone just burned the constitution, for academics," said Marcia Roi, addiction counseling department head and faculty union president. (Longview Daily News, WA)
Judges back 'whistle-blower' in state lawsuit appeal Mar 20, 2009
A trial judge dismissed his claims of wrongful termination and discrimination but allowed a jury to hear evidence of the separate claim of retaliatory discharge. That resulted in the $700,000 verdict, $600,000 of which was for emotional harm. (AZCentral -- Business)
Varona architect of shenanigans Mar 18, 2009
Varona was not named in an original 1 million claim for wrongful termination filed by Smith-Florezs attorney Douglas H Clark Jr. last fall against the city that went unanswered. By a vote of 3-2, Smith-Florez was fired at a public meeting on Wednesday, April 8, 2008. (Nogales International, AZ)
Read the 'JER' transcript Mar 17, 2009
RILEY: This week, Ward Churchill, the professor fired from the University of Colorado, started his wrongful termination suit against the university for firing him for shoddy scholarships. His lawyer, in his opening statement, managed to compared Mr. Churchill to Galileo, who was persecuted for speaking the truth to power, and also to John Scopes, who dared to each evolution in the schools. (Fox News)
Former news editor Eden sees it all in the UAE (2) Mar 16, 2009
Eden, also a former editor of The Plain Dealer and the Free Times alternative news weekly, says he was looking for something new following his unpleasant departure from WOIO three years ago related to a wrongful termination suit. Eden s teaching duties began last August in the midst of the region s blazing hot desert summer, when temperatures reached upwards of 120. (Cleveland Jewish News, OH)
Litchfield, NH, settles latest lawsuit with chief Mar 15, 2009
He took the town to court last August, claiming wrongful termination and demotion, emotional distress and defamation. The town also dropped an appeal of an earlier decision that favored O'Brion in a different suit. (Concord Monitor)
Blakely Drops Suit for Now Mar 11, 2009
The dismissed lawsuit alleged wrongful termination and sought damages and restitution of his job and benefits. Other demands in the suit included requiring the town to hold a new hearing and review process for him, and a declaratory judgment by the court that Taylortown's "conduct constituted violations of law.". (The Pilot Newspaper)
Whos Sorry Now? Mar 6, 2009
Imus apologizes, sues CBS for wrongful termination and is back on the air within a year. We will monitor him, says Sharpton. (Slate)
Ex-CFO questions Moto's account of firing Mar 6, 2009
Mr. Liska sued Motorola for wrongful termination on Feb. 20 in Cook County, but the suit is sealed. Mr. Liska will have to repay a sign-on bonus of $400,000 he received when he joined the company March 1, 2008, Motorola said in the preliminary proxy filing. (Crain's Chicago Business)
Extension office prevails in discrimination suit Mar 5, 2009
- A jury has found that the Gallatin County Extension Office did not discriminate against a former employee who filed a wrongful termination lawsuit and claimed she was subjected to a hostile work environment. Lorri Brenneman, who was an executive assistant in the office, was fired in 2004. (Montana Standard, MT)
Off-field Memories Feb 25, 2009
Reynolds called the charge "a total misunderstanding . . . I gave a woman a hug, and I felt like it was misin terpreted," and he won a seven-figure, wrongful termination suit. Still, veteran radio sports pro ducer Tom Somach told Page Six he was sur prised by the 00004000 hiring, asking, "What kind of message does that send?" And working as a guest analyst is Baltimore Oriole Billy Rip ken, whose 1989 baseball card showed him holding a bat with "[bleep] face" written on the knob. (New York Post -- Gossip)
Kittitas County denies Piercy claim for damages Feb 24, 2009
Piercy, who began his job with the county in 2004, in the claim contends the firing was wrongful termination, that commissioners used false reasons for the firing and that he had no negative personnel reports against him up to that point. Piercy also alleges that his firing was in retaliation for his participation in an investigation of sexual harassment against a county commissioner and for refusing to hire the wife of a commissioner and a friend of one of the commissioners, among other issues... (Ellensburg Daily Record, WA)
Watercooler (Feb. 23) Feb 24, 2009
Personal remarks or ambiguous statements made while handing out pink slips could be the basis for a wrongful termination lawsuit or discrimination complaint, according to The Alternative Board International Inc., a peer advisory board for small and mid-sized businesses. The same goes if comments seem insensitive. (Corvallis Gazette Times, OR)
News briefs: 13-year-old arrested in arson - 11:18 pm Mon Feb 24, 2009
She is suing for wrongful termination. Help sought finding burglar. (Fresno Bee)
Job security now biggest worker worry Feb 19, 2009
The number of job discrimination and wrongful termination complaints jumped in 2008. Managers and workers across all industries are making more concessions, including pay cuts, salary freezes and reduced work hours to save jobs. (Pacific Business News, HI)
Developer goes solo in this downturn Feb 13, 2009
He sued the company and five former top executives, alleging wrongful termination and saying they defamed him. The suits were settled in January 2008. (Crain's Chicago Business)
Ousted Waterford bank CEO files suit Feb 12, 2009
Flemming charges wrongful termination and breach of an employment contract among other allegations, said Diane Roberts of Lipsitz Green Scime Cambria LLP, the Buffalo law firm representing Flemming. Flemming is seeking payments which she alleges she is owed. (Buffalo Business First, NY)
Medical society probes octuplet fertility doctor Feb 12, 2009
Former office administrator Shirin Afshar sued Kamrava in 1998, claiming discrimination, harassment, wrongful termination and infliction of emotional distress. Over a seven-year period, Afshar said, Kamrava and his wife didn't report about $400,000 in income to the state and the Internal Revenue Service. (Hanford Sentinal, CA)
More of this story... Feb 11, 2009
A trial date of Oct. 5, 2009 was set in Linda Wachter's wrongful termination lawsuit against the Exeter Union High School District (EUHSD) following a case management conference on Jan. 28 ... Wachter filed two wrongful termination lawsuits in October, one with the Exeter Union (Elementary) School District and one with the Exeter Union High School District. (The Exeter Sun, CA)
Uproar at Lodi High Feb 8, 2009
Furthermore, if the teacher is doing nothing wrong and is still terminated because of an evaluation, he can always file a wrongful termination lawsuit. They have the same legal recourse as every other American. (Lodi News Sentinel, CA)
Court upholds ruling keeping Kauai Council minutes secret Feb 7, 2009
His U.S. District Court case -- alleging wrongful termination, civil rights violations, racism and Whistleblower Protection Violations -- was dismissed last year, but he has appealed the case to the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals ... His U.S. District Court case -- alleging wrongful termination, civil rights violations, racism and Whistleblower Protection Violations -- was dismissed last year, but he has appealed the case to the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals. (Honolulu Star-Bulletin)
Former city official files claim over firing Mar 30, 2008
Crescent City's former finance director, Joei Sanches, has filed a wrongful termination claim against the city. Sanches, who was dismissed in September after nearly six months on the job, makes several allegations against the city and its employees in her claim. (Daily Triplicate)
Kerman's plenty big for football coach Martin Mar 27, 2008
Martin is considering a wrongful termination lawsuit against Clovis Unified School District. His successor has yet to be named. (Fresno Bee -- Sports)
Flagler deputy attorney says she was forced to leave post Mar 26, 2008
Bosch described her departure as a "constructive discharge," which is essentially a wrongful termination created when an employer makes an employee's working conditions so intolerable that he or she feels compelled to leave. Hadeed did not return phone calls Tuesday seeking comment. (Daytona Beach News Journal)
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The second case the court is scheduled to hear is from Grundy County, where Tim Asher is appealing his 2004 wrongful termination case against North Central Missouri College. Asher worked at the school as the Director of Admissions and claims he was terminated for comments he made concerning NCMC's diversity scholarship awards and use of Missouri A+ programs funding. (Kirksville Daily Express, MO)
Business, unions prepare for initiative battles Mar 22, 2008
He said the proposal also could put decisions about wrongful termination in the hands of an arbitrator -- effectively denying employers and employees a right to appeal the decision. Chuck Berry, president of the Colorado Association of Commerce and Industry (CACI), said that organization opposes efforts to eliminate the at-will employment system and expand criminal liability penalties for businesses and their employees. (Denver Business Journal, CO)
Age Discrimination Suit Against Foley & Lardner Sparks Discovery Tiff Mar 22, 2008
Patricia Gillette, who defends companies in wrongful termination suits, said she doesn't hear as many allegations of discovery shenanigans ... Shiroyama sued Foley last June, alleging age discrimination, retaliation, wrongful termination and intentional infliction of emotional distress. (Law.com)
County to pay $70,000 Mar 20, 2008
Nurse claiming wrongful termination gets settlement. By News-Sentinel Staff Writer Updated: Thursday, March 20, 2008 6:40 AM PDT. (Lodi News Sentinel, CA)
Judge dismisses suit against former prosecutor Mar 19, 2008
(AP) - A judge has dismissed a lawsuit filed by a woman who claimed wrongful termination against a former Fayette County attorney. A judge ruled Monday that Trudy Thornton did not make a good-faith report of alleged wrongdoing by former Fayette County Attorney Margaret Kannensohn and is not entitled to protection under the Kentucky Whistleblower Act. (FOX19.com, OH)
Ex-Fresno official acquitted Mar 15, 2008
He also declined to comment on whether he will sue the city for wrongful termination, but added, "The city should take a hard look at how it treats its employees." The reporter can be reached at or (559) 441-6412. ERIC PAUL ZAMORA / THE FRESNO BEE Bob Madewell speaks to media outside Fresno County Superior Court on Thursday. (Fresno Bee -- Local)
Stockton athletics director ousted over Samoan football scandal Mar 15, 2008
Martin said he has done nothing wrong and may take legal action against the board for wrongful termination. The school is being investigated for illegally recruiting players from American Samoa. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
Another ex-lawyer for Aguirre sues Mar 15, 2008
Aguirre has been named in suits against the city filed by other former deputies who allege they were subjected to harassment or wrongful termination. One case involves Amy Lepine, a private attorney who is among four candidates challenging Aguirre in his June run for a second term. (San Diego Union-Tribune)
To some, a vindictive videotaper Mar 10, 2008
He suggested he might sue the team for wrongful termination, but he never did. Instead, he moved on. (Boston Globe)
Former principal of Mokelumne River confronts board member over lock-out Mar 9, 2008
boomer67 wrote on Mar 8, 2008 8:47 PM:" seems to me Greg Goehring was holding Mrs Zerbe's belongings illegally. Would love to see a wrongful termination. Once fired an employee has the right to IMMEDIATELY claim property. Im sure Greg was rifling through her desk and stuff to destroy other evidence. Greg needs to be looked into for code of ethics issues. Im sure the Bar loves lawyers like him. The group has a bad enough rap without really crooked lying cheating decietful lawyers ". ilovekids... (Lodi News Sentinel, CA)
Bill protects veterans' job rights Mar 6, 2008
Most of those complaints concern employment issues, such as wrongful termination. Rosenberg, who couldn't estimate the number of military claims the commission might receive, said he supports the legislation's goal. (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
Martin will file claim vs. district Mar 1, 2008
Ex-Clovis West High football coach Marty Martin has weighed his options and his lawyer said Martin has decided to file a wrongful termination claim against the Clovis Unified School District. Share this story: | | Martin will file claim vs. district Lawyer: Ex-coach of Eagles was wrongfully terminated. (Fresno Bee -- Sports)
Kerman eyes fired Eagle Feb 29, 2008
A wrongful termination lawsuit against Clovis Unified School District by Martin is pending. He remains a physical-education teacher at Clovis West. (Fresno Bee -- Sports)
Rukin Hyland Doria & Tindall LLP Files Wrongful Termination Lawsuit By Former CFO Protesting Allegedly Fraudulent Practices Naming Signatures Network, Inc. and Live Nation, Inc. Feb 27, 2008
Rukin Hyland Doria & Tindall LLP Files Wrongful Termination Lawsuit By Former CFO Protesting Allegedly Fraudulent Practices Naming Signatures Network, Inc. and Live Nation, Inc.: Financial News - Yahoo ... Rukin Hyland Doria & Tindall LLP Files Wrongful Termination Lawsuit By Former CFO Protesting Allegedly Fraudulent Practices Naming Signatures Network, Inc. and Live Nation, Inc.Tuesday February 26, 8:23 pm ET. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Medora superintendent Andrew Day resigns Feb 26, 2008
That, combined with the need to retain a lawyer and the possibility of a wrongful termination lawsuit if he were fired and then sued the corporation, made the decision to make the deal an obvious one. Responding to the general public opinion that Day got off easy, Poynter said it was all a matter of how the legal system works. (Brownstown Jackson County Banner, IN)
Sampson sunk by modern evil: the cell phone Feb 25, 2008
Ohio State must pay ousted basketball coach Jim O'Brien $3 million for wrongful termination. Word is it won't dramatically affect the school's $100 million athletic budget. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
Rittenberg: Indiana gets 'emotional' win Feb 24, 2008
About 24 hours after athletic director Rick Greenspan announced that Sampson had accepted a $750,000 buyout to resign and not sue the school for wrongful termination, White limped off the court at Welsh-Ryan. The senior forward had helped seal the win with strong defense on 's drive and by sinking two free throws with 5. (ESPN -- College Basketball)
Sampson resigns as IU head coach Feb 23, 2008
Sampson, in turn, has agreed that he will not file a wrongful termination lawsuit against Indiana University. "I am very sorry to see our relationship with Coach Sampson end this way,but we have to focus on doing what's best for the long-term interests of IU and its men's basketball team," Greenspan said. (Indiana Sports -- Rivals.com)
Sampson Accepts Buy-Out, Dakich Steps In Feb 23, 2008
The Bloomington Herald-Times is reporting that the agreement struck with Sampson ensures that the former coach will not file a lawsuit at any point against IU for wrongful termination. It also means that Dakich will lead the team into battle tomorrow night at Northwestern for their 8 p.m. game. (HoosierInsider.com)
Greenspan, IU cut ties with Sampson Feb 23, 2008
As part of his resignation agreement Sampson has agreed not to file any lawsuits against IU for wrongful termination. I think it was a decision that was reached quite honestly in the both parties best interests, said Greenspan. (HoosierInsider.com)
Indiana brought coaching mess on itself Feb 23, 2008
More important, though, Indiana got what it wanted most: An agreement by Sampson that he would not sue the university for wrongful termination or anything else. Sure, it's a lot of money to pay a man to go away, a nice parting gift for a serial cheater, but it's loose change compared to the price the NCAA would have made IU pay had they gone to the mat for Sampson. (USA Today -- Sports)
Sampson resigns Feb 23, 2008
Sampson has agreed he will not file a wrongful termination lawsuit against Indiana. The settlement was first reported by ESPN.com's Andy Katz. (ESPN -- College Basketball)
Whistleblower Wins Suit Over Medical Billing Fraud Feb 22, 2008
The finding came as the result of a wrongful termination lawsuit filed by a former doctor at North County OBGYN Medical Group ... 5 million dollars in a wrongful termination and lost wages. (NBCSandiego.com, CA)
Lesbian officer's discrimination lawsuit goes to trial in LA Feb 21, 2008
Feldmeier filed her lawsuit in January 2006, seeking damages from the city for alleged wrongful termination and retaliation. Share this story. (Fresno Bee -- State)
SN: Settling with Sampson is Indianas best option Feb 21, 2008
That almost certainly would lead to a wrongful termination law 00000958 suit, something the university clearly does not need and quite possibly could lose. The expedient course would be to squeeze as much money as possible out of the budget and come to a contract settlement with Sampson. (MSNBC -- Sports)
TUC to discuss court ruling on sacking of employees Feb 19, 2008
The court said whereas dismissal without justification amounted to wrongful termination of contract and rendered an employer liable for damages, in the case of termination of contract brought before the courts, no reason had to be given. It said an employer when sued had to justify a dismissal to avoid liability. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Palm Bay's outside legal costs racking up Feb 16, 2008
We have to hire lawyers to protect the city's treasury," Councilman Pat Woodard said.Still, some say Palm Bay's attorney expenses aren't extraordinary for a city of 100,000, especially since it's had some expensive and drawn-out legal cases to defend.Many Brevard cities have larger staffs than Palm Bay's, and most Florida cities comparable in size have many more lawyers.West Palm Beach, with a population of 107,000, budgeted $2.87 million for six in-house attorneys, the same number as... (Florida Today)
Justices revive former chaplain’s suit against Billings Clinic Posted on Feb. 16 Feb 16, 2008
The wrongful termination claim alleged the hospital lacked legal grounds to fire Vettel-Becker, based on the stated reasons that he was not a good fit and that he had received mixed reviews ... She also said his wrongful termination claims didn t meet legal requirements ... In a ruling issued Wednesday, the Supreme Court said Watters incorrectly dismissed the case because Vettel-Becker had used the same facts to support his separate claims of discrimination and wrongful termination. (Missoulian, MT)
Kravitz: Indiana investigation of Sampson a sham Feb 16, 2008
This is about ensuring that the university doesn't get slammed down the road the way Ohio State did, when it lost a wrongful termination suit filed by former coach Jim O'Brien. Nothing more. (USA Today)
Love on the job ... and by the book Feb 14, 2008
An employee handbook might seem like a trivial aspect of business, but it can be an important tool when relationships turn sour and harassment complaints or wrongful termination claims are made ... Steven Benjamin, a Sacramento attorney with who counsels small businesses, recalled a case in which a California court rejected a supervisor's invasion of privacy and wrongful termination claims in part because the employer advised the employee that "intercompany dating was a bad idea." The company... (Sacramento Business Journal, CA)
