Lopez Demetrio v. Sakuma Brothers Farms, Inc.

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OUTCOME: The Court, in a unanimous opinion by Justice Mary Yu, adopted the position we proposed.

Successfully briefed and argued to the Washington Supreme Court the issue of whether agricultural employers are required to separately pay piece-rate farm workers for rest break time under Washington l ... aw.

Romatka v. Brinker International Payroll Company, L.P.

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OUTCOME: The case settled on a class-wide basis, including a monetary payment of $900,000.

Largest class action settlement on record at the time in a case under Washington’s automatic service charge disclosure statute in Romatka v. Brinker International Payroll Company, L.P.

Siding Installation Company Settlement

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OUTCOME: Negotiated confidential pre-litigation settlement

Represented 14 Spanish-speaking construction workers who asserted claims of failure to pay wages required by Washington Minimum Wage Act.

Professional Services Contract Arbitration

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OUTCOME: Obtained substantial arbitration award and judgment

Served as lead counsel in arbitration of breach of contract claim for failure to pay for services provided.

Legal Services Company Settlement

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OUTCOME: Negotiated confidential pre-litigation settlement

Represented former member of limited liability company who asserted claims for breach of contract for failure to pay ownership interest, failure to make contractual profit payments, and promissory esto ... ppel.

Unpaid Commissions Settlement

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OUTCOME: Negotiated confidential pre-litigation settlement for unpaid sales commissions and exemplary damages.

Sexual Harassment Settlement

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OUTCOME: Negotiated confidential six-figure settlement on behalf of individual alleging sexual harassment by supervisor and constructive discharge.

Disability Discrimination Arbitration

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OUTCOME: Negotiated confidential settlement on behalf of company’s Executive Director for disability discrimination on basis of MS.

Gender Discrimination Claims Against Software and Telecommunications Company

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OUTCOME: Negotiated confidential pre-litigation settlement

Represented manager who alleged gender discrimination, violation of Equal Pay Act, and retaliation.

Online Retailer Settlement

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OUTCOME: Negotiated confidential pre-litigation settlement

Represented individual alleging wrongful termination in violation of public policy after being terminated as a result of taking action to protect safety of employees at workplace.