EMPLOYMENT LITIGATION
Primary Contact Attorney: Geoffrey M. Boodell
We represent employers in the defense of administrative claims filed with the EEOC, Department of Labor, the Washington State Department of Labor & Industries, and the Washington State Human Rights Commission, as well as lawsuits arising out of employment disputes including:
- Wrongful Termination
- Discrimination: Age, Race, Sex, Disability, National Origin, etc.
- Harassment
- Agency Complaints
- Retaliation
- Breach of Contract
- Wage and Hour
- Civil Rights Litigation
- All other Employment-Related Claims
Attorneys Who Practice in This Area:
Geoffrey M. Boodell
John P. Hayes
Ann C. McCormick
James B. Meade
Martin J. Pujolar
Melissa K. Roeder
Representative Matters:
Forsberg & Umlauf attorneys successfully resolved multi-million-dollar wage claims and breach of contract claims brought against a company and its individual directors. The matter was resolved within policy limits, avoiding a possible double damages award, excess exposure, and attorneys' fees.
Our attorneys obtained the dismissal of an EEOC charge of racial discrimination, following EEOC interviews and a finding of "no reasonable cause."
We obtained a unanimous defense jury verdict in a federal lawsuit alleging sexual harassment, sex discrimination, retaliation and wrongful discharge brought by former employees.
Our attorneys obtained the dismissal of a Federal Claims Act lawsuit based upon the sovereign immunity of an Indian tribe.
