O’Kell v. U.S. Department of Interior
Obtained $1,683,351 verdict following two-week ADEA age discrimination and retaliation trial.
598 F.Supp.3d 1032 (E.D. Wn. 2022)
Obtained $1,683,351 verdict following two-week ADEA age discrimination and retaliation trial.
Kristi Horn v. U.S. Department of Agriculture
Obtained finding that government wrongfully terminated employee in violation of due process and recovered full backpay for employee.
SF-0752-21-0310-I-3 (MSPB 2022)
Obtained finding that government wrongfully terminated employee in violation of due process and recovered full backpay for employee.
Shepler v. Terry’s Truck Center, et. al.
Obtained appellate court affirmation of arbitration win in failure to accommodate, disability discrimination, and workers compensation retaliation case resulting in full recovery of back pay.
25 Wn.App.2d 67 (2022)
Obtained appellate court affirmation of arbitration win in failure to accommodate, disability discrimination, and workers compensation retaliation case resulting in full recovery of back pay.
Peterson v. City of Yakima, et al.
Represented client on claims of First Amendment retaliation, malicious prosecution and civil conspiracy; currently on appeal.
No. 1:18-CV-03136 (E.D. Wash 2022)
Represented client on claims of First Amendment retaliation, malicious prosecution and civil conspiracy; currently on appeal.
Silvey v. Numerica Credit Union
Successfully defended financial institution before trial and appellate courts against a class action.
519 P.3d 920 (Wash. Ct. App. 2022)
Successfully defended financial institution before trial and appellate courts against a class action.
Naccarato v. Cadable, LLC
Successfully defended Spokane business owner and his business by trying several employment- and partnership-related claims before a jury and by defeating other claims against the client at summary judgment.
Spokane County Superior Court Cause No. 19-2-04284-32 (2022)
Successfully defended Spokane business owner and his business by trying several employment- and partnership-related claims before a jury and by defeating other claims against the client at summary judgment.
The Salvation Army v. Hayne et al.
Successfully litigated unlawful detainer (eviction) action on behalf of residential landlord.
Spokane County Superior Court Cause No. 22-2-01901-32 (2022)
Successfully litigated unlawful detainer (eviction) action on behalf of residential landlord.
The Salvation Army v. Peterson
Successfully litigated unlawful detainer (eviction) action on behalf of residential landlord.
Spokane County Superior Court Cause No. 22-2-01902-32 (2022)
Successfully litigated unlawful detainer (eviction) action on behalf of residential landlord.
Scanned Media, LLC v. Allred et al
Successfully defended residential tenants from unlawful detainer (eviction) action.
Spokane County Superior Court Cause No. 22-2-03702-32 (2022)
Successfully defended residential tenants from unlawful detainer (eviction) action.
Jolly et al. v. Davenport Hotels et al.
Defended Davenport Hotels in putative class action involving wage and hour-related claims.
Spokane County Superior Court Cause No. 21-2-00789-32 (2021)
Defended Davenport Hotels in putative class action involving wage and hour-related claims.
Tsui v. Walmart, Inc.
Obtained $10,000,000 USERRA class action settlement and agreement from Walmart to pay up to 30 days of military leave annually.
20-cv-12309-MPK (D. Mass. 2021)
Obtained $10,000,000 USERRA class action settlement and agreement from Walmart to pay up to 30 days of military leave annually.
Riste v. Baker Boyer Bank et al.
Division III of the Washington Court of Appeals affirmed trial court's dismissal of all claims against Baker Boyer Bank and awarded attorney fees.
11 Wn. App. 2d 1067, 2020 WL 105102 (Div. III 2020)
Division III of the Washington Court of Appeals affirmed trial court's dismissal of all claims against Baker Boyer Bank and awarded attorney fees.
Dune Lake, LLC v. MZRE 15, LLC
Represented plaintiff in AAA arbitration.
Represented plaintiff in AAA arbitration.
Riste v. Baker Boyer Bank et al.
Division III of the Washington Court of Appeals affirmed trial court's dismissal of all claims against Baker Boyer Bank and awarded attorney fees.
11 Wn. App. 2d 1067, 2020 WL 105102 (Div. III 2020)
Division III of the Washington Court of Appeals affirmed trial court's dismissal of all claims against Baker Boyer Bank and awarded attorney fees.
Hall v. L-3 Technologies, Inc., et. al.
Obtained settlement valued at $2,000,000 in first known USERRA failure to hire discrimination class action lawsuit.
2019 WL 3845460 (E.D. Wn. 2019)
Obtained settlement valued at $2,000,000 in first known USERRA failure to hire discrimination class action lawsuit.
Huntsman v. Southwest Airlines
Obtained USERRA class action settlement valued at $5,800,000 in missed 401(k) contributions, $13,000,000 in unpaid sick leave, and finding from court that “Class Counsel has capably and effectively represented the Class Members’ interests.”
3:17-cv-03972-JD (N.D. Cal. 2019)
Obtained USERRA class action settlement valued at $5,800,000 in missed 401(k) contributions, $13,000,000 in unpaid sick leave, and finding from court that “Class Counsel has capably and effectively represented the Class Members’ interests."
Waite v. Gonzaga University
Represented Gonzaga University in federal and state law discrimination, hostile work environment, and retaliation lawsuit that sought $5,000,000 in damages. Obtained complete defense verdict following week long jury trial.
2:17-cv-00416-SAB (E.D. Wash. 2019)
Represented Gonzaga University in federal and state law discrimination, hostile work environment, and retaliation lawsuit that sought $5,000,000 in damages. Obtained complete defense verdict following week long jury trial.
Allman v. American Airlines, Inc. Pilot Ret. Ben. Plan, et. al.
Obtained $6,000,000 (+) settlement in USERRA pension benefit class action.
1:14-cv-10138-IT (D. Mass. 2017)
Obtained $6,000,000 (+) settlement in USERRA pension benefit class action.
Martin v. State of Washington, et. al.
Obtained settlement valued at nearly $15,000,000 in USERRA and 42 U.S.C. 1983 class action lawsuit regarding the Washington State Patrol’s decades’ long failure to provide Veteran Preference points in the hiring/promotional process.
Spokane County Superior Court Cause No. 14-2-00016-7 (2017)
Obtained settlement valued at nearly $15,000,000 in USERRA and 42 U.S.C. 1983 class action lawsuit regarding the Washington State Patrol’s decades’ long failure to provide Veteran Preference points in the hiring/promotional process.
Lindell v. Bocook
Successfully defended favorable district court decision on appeal.
196 Wn. App. 1023 (2016)
Successfully defended favorable district court decision on appeal.