James Edward Goodley's Legal Cases (4)

Government contracts

United States ex rel. IBEW Local Union No. 98 v. Farfield Co., No. 5:09-cv-04230 (E.D. Pa.)

Apr 10, 2020

OUTCOME: Trial verdict

Trial verdict of $1.055 Million on behalf of Relator and United States in False Claims Act lawsuit premised on Davis-Bacon Act wage violations; case currently under appeal.

Employment and labor

Metropolitan Regional Council of Carpenters v. Management Resource Systems, Inc., 15-2508 (3rd Cir.)

Sep 13, 2016

OUTCOME: Obtained reversal of dismissal on appeal

Represented Philadelphia carpenters union and associated benefit funds in an attempt to audit a contributing employer and recover contributions due. Case was dismissed by the district court on the the ... ory that the employer did not recommit to a CBA with the union.

Employment and labor

Roofers Local 30 v. International Fidelity Insurance Company, 15-1367 (3rd Cir.)

Mar 15, 2016

OUTCOME: Secured judgment on appeal

Won $1.05 Million surety bond claim in district court on summary judgment for Roofers union and benefit funds. Surety appealed.

Employee benefits

Askew v. R.L. Reppert, Inc., No. 11-cv-04003 (E.D. Pa. Feb. 04, 2016)

Feb 04, 2016

OUTCOME: Summary Judgment Granted in Part

Represented plaintiff in suit against employer over violations of ERISA. Court ruled that custodial investment contracts must be turned over to plaintiff.

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