Griffin v. Wainwright, et al

Mitchell Dean Franks

Practice Area: Employment / Labor

Outcome: Defeated statewide class action against Florida

Description: Lead counsel. Defeated an "across-the board" statewide class action having several thousand potential claimants. Potential damages estimated in excess of $50 million. Case was filed in October 1979 and was In litigation over 20 years. Underwent several appeals sub nom Griffin v. Duggar, et al. All claims finally defeated in 2001. Seminal case cited as authority on several points of law in the Eleventh Circuit and around the nation.