The firm defended a contractor in an employment discrimination lawsuit filed by a former employee. The lawsuit alleged disability discrimination, failure to accommodate, failure to engage in the interactive process, wrongful termination, and the failure to pay prevailing wages. The former employee sought over $250,000 in alleged lost wages, plus punitive damages and attorneys’ fees. The firm removed the case to federal court and convinced the judge to dismiss the punitive damages claims. Prior to significant discovery, the firm was able to negotiate a settlement for a small fraction of the amount initially demanded. This saved the firm’s client valuable time and expense that can now be better used productively in growing the contractor’s business.
Counsel: Chad T. Wishchuk and Daniel P. Scholz