R.W. v Georgia Board of Regents
Oct 22, 2015OUTCOME: $481,000 judgement
Disability discrimination case by Georgia State University.
Decatur, GA
Civil rights Lawyer at Decatur, GA
Practice Areas: Civil Rights, Employment & Labor ... +2 more
OUTCOME: $481,000 judgement
Disability discrimination case by Georgia State University.
OUTCOME: Jury Verdict and Judgment of $225,000
Female human resources manager terminated under false pretenses and replaced with a man. Brought suit for employment discrimination under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964.
OUTCOME: $250,000 settlement. Largest reported settlement against municipality under Georgia Whistleblower Act.
Two terminated Chiefs of Police sued City and Mayor under Georgia Whistleblower Act. The Mayor had demanded that each chief arrest and prosecute his political opponents, and other members of the commun ... ity, without probable cause. Both men protested and refused to comply. They were fired as a result.
OUTCOME: Six-figure jury verdict
Case of slander by former office manager against medical practice, after former supervisor falsely told prospective employer that client had stolen money from practice.
OUTCOME: Settled
Represented Muslim student at GSU subjected to harassment for traditional religious dress.
OUTCOME: $495,000 Settlement
Represented young man injured performing community service at YMCA while unsupervised.
OUTCOME: Class certification granted, Summary Judgment entered in favor of plaintiffs.
Represented entire class of deaf Georgia citizens in need of mental health services, in class action regarding denial of effective services.
OUTCOME: Settled
Represented former Director of North Georgia Mountain Authority, who was forced to resign after disclosing fraud, waste, and abuse by DNR's Chief Financial Officer.