Trials and Arbitrations

Successfully obtained judgment as a matter of law for manufacturing client on competitor’s 11-count complaint and where plaintiff sought over $65 million in damages. (Commercial Litigation)

Successful arbitration: arbitrator found that broadcasting company did not breach its employment agreement with morning talk-show host when broadcasting company terminated host for cause and refused to pay severance. (Employment)

Successful jury trial: initially obtained injunction, enforcing insurance company’s non-competition agreement. At trial, jury found former sales employee breached his employment contract and was not entitled to deferred compensation. Court ordered former employee to pay $189,000 in attorneys' fees to employer and ordered former employee to return all company documents in his possession. (Employment)

Successfully obtained judgment as a matter of law for manufacturing client after week-long trial on claims for breach of non-compete agreement and tortious interference brought against terminated employee and his new employer. (Employment)

Successful jury trial: obtained complete defense verdict for international food company, as well as a $90,000 judgment against plaintiff in employment discrimination lawsuit. (Employment)

Successful jury trial: obtained total defense verdict on local artist’s claims of fraud and unjust enrichment brought against advertising firm. (Commercial Litigation)

Successful arbitration: arbitrator found brewery liable for breach of contract after client’s beverages spoiled. (Commercial Litigation)

Summary Judgment and Similar Successes

Successfully represented eCommerce software developer in securing the dismissal of numerous tort claims and breach of contract claim, and secured affirmance of the same in the Eight Circuit Court of Appeals. (Commercial Litigation)

Successfully obtained summary judgment and full dismissal of plaintiff’s whistleblower claim, obtained judgment against plaintiff for violation of his employment agreement, and secured affirmance of same in the Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals. (Employment)

Successfully obtained summary judgment and full dismissal with prejudice of plaintiff’s age discrimination claim on behalf of professional sports team, and secured affirmance of the same in the Minnesota Court of Appeals. (Employment)

Obtained summary judgment for travel company on plaintiff’s claims for disability discrimination, sexual harassment, reprisal and marital status discrimination in violation of the Minnesota Human Rights Act. (Employment)

Obtained summary judgment for residential management company on plaintiff’s claims for sexual harassment and negligence. (Employment)

Obtained temporary restraining order for transportation client against accounting manager who sought to work for a competitor in violation of her non-compete agreement. (Employment)

Defended national bank by obtaining Rule 12(b)(6) dismissals on homeowners’ claims that bank violated several statutory and common laws by not giving homeowners loan modifications. (Commercial Litigation)

Defended insurance company by obtaining Rule 12(b)(6) dismissal on former employee’s claims for tortious interference and defamation. (Employment)

Other Representative Matters

Defended temporary staffing company against claims of religious discrimination and failure to accommodate religious beliefs regarding prayer breaks. (Employment)

Defended dental supply company against claims of age and sex discrimination, reprisal, and violation of the Equal Pay Act. (Employment)

Counseled and defended numerous clients regarding claims that company’s websites, mobile applications and store fronts did not comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act. (ADA Public Accommodations)

Defended numerous entities against negligence claims arising out of alleged sexual abuse. (Organizational Liability for Sexual Misconduct/Abuse.)

Defended international food company against claims for sex-plus discrimination, reprisal and marital status discrimination. (Employment)

Defended employer and its owner against claims of disability discrimination, reprisal, aiding and abetting discrimination, violation of Minnesota's whistleblower statute, negligence and intentional interference with economic advantage. (Employment)

Defended philanthropic organization against former employee's allegations that he was wrongfully discharged in violation of the parties' lifetime employment agreement. (Employment)

Defended cable and wire manufacturer against claims of personal injury and wrongful death for alleged exposure to asbestos-containing products. (Products Liability)

Defended hydraulic fracking company in breach of contract dispute. (Commercial Litigation)

Defended surgeon in hospital’s internal investigation related to claims for sexual harassment. (Employment)

Defended real estate company and its employees against claims by competitor for breach of confidentiality and breach of the duty of loyalty. (Employment)

Defended broadcasting company against current employee’s claims for sex discrimination and violation of the Equal Pay Act. (Employment)

Represented numerous school administrators in employment contract negotiations, school board investigations and various workplace issues. (Employment and Education)

Defended hospice care provider against claims for breach of non-competition agreement and misappropriation. (Employment)

Defended biotech company against former employees’ claims for age discrimination, breach of contract, promissory estoppel, fraud, civil conspiracy, and tortious interference. (Employment)

Represented publicly held company in investigating sexual harassment allegations against C-suite employee and defended client against claims for sexual harassment and sex discrimination. (Employment)

Prosecuted breach of contract claims on behalf of airline against ground handling company. (Commercial Litigation)