John P. Sherman's Legal Cases (3)

Sexual harassment

Female Employee Harassment and Retaliation

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OUTCOME:

A female employee was socializing after work with co-employees when she was assaulted by her manager. The employee reported what happened to her employer and the police. The client then had her work ho ... urs reduced, shifts changed and received a written discipline. Unable to tolerate the work environment, the employee quit her job. Our office represented the client in claims alleging sexual harassment, constructive termination, retaliation and assault and battery.

Personal injury

Construction Site Worker Severely Injured by Subcontractor’s Negligence

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OUTCOME:

In a new home construction project involving many different contractors and tradesmen, workers at the job site received improper instruction on lifting a wall. Improper and insufficient safety equipmen ... t was used. Nothing was installed or used to prevent the wall from falling to the ground while being lifted into place. A strong gust of wind forced the wall to the ground, just as workers were lifting it, crushing one of the workers. A suit was filed involving claims of negligence, negligent supervision and breach of contract. General contractors, subcontractors, construction workers and tradesmen all denied liability. Insurers, too, denied coverage raising issues requiring declaratory judgment pertaining to coverage owed under a comprehensive general liability policy. The matter was resolved just before trial through private mediation.

Personal injury

Slip and Fall Accident On Black Ice During Winter at Commercial Business

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OUTCOME: A jury trial resulted in verdict for client and his wife to cover their medical bills, lost wages and provide them compensation for their pain and suffering.

A family day in mid-February involving lunch at a local business caused considerable hardship for our client when, as he was entering the restaurant, he slipped and fell on black ice on the sidewalk. C ... lient sustained severe injury to his lower leg requiring surgery that required the placement of a steel rod and screws in his leg. Client, whose job in Information Technology required him to walk, could not work while recuperating. Restaurant and its insurer denied responsibility for the accident and refused to pay the medical bills. A jury trial resulted in verdict for client and his wife to cover their medical bills, lost wages and provide them compensation for their pain and suffering.

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