| Both the Orange and San Francisco offices of Walsworth,
Franklin, Bevins & McCall have extensive experience
in the handling of and advising on employment matters
for businesses, financial institutions, corporations,
cities and other private and governmental entities, including
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EMPLOYMENT LAW / WRONGFUL TERMINATION
• State and federal court practice
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Representation before
the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission and
the California Department of Fair Employment and
Housing |
• Preparation, review and revision of policy and
procedure manuals and employment contracts
• Assistance in the institution of formal policies
and procedures
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Defense of wrongful termination,
sexual harassment, retaliation and whistleblowing
claims, age, sex, sexual orientation, racial, religious and disability
discrimination claims for insurance carriers, private
clients and public entities |
• Defense of products liability, repetitive stress,
and ADA claims against employers
• Defense of civil rights cases against public entities
• Advice on employment questions and situations
as needed
REPRESENTATIVE CASES TRIED TO VERDICT OR JUDGEMENT
Bey v. City
Defense verdict in civil rights, racial discrimination
and police brutality action following three week
trial.
Bowes v. Golf Cart Manufacturer
Defense of wrongful termination and sexual harassment
lawsuit resulting in hung jury (7-5 for defendant);
based on jury comments favorable to defendants,
case settled for confidential sum prior to retrial.
Burkhardt v. City
Verdict of approximately $14,000.00 in case where
the plaintiff was represented by Angela Alioto,
who had recently obtained the largest employment
verdict in history (the Wonder Bread cases).
Cline v. Individual
Defense judgment obtained in federal court case
brought against client for wrongful termination
and breach of contract.
Police Officer v. City and Police Department
The Firm represented a California city whose police department had dismissed a veteran officer for dereliction of duty. The officer's appeal of the termination was handled by arbitration, pursuant to the police union's contract with the City. The arbitrator found in favor of the City and the termination was upheld.
Weston v. Doe Automobile Parts Distributor
Defense Judgment in United States District Court. On behalf of the defendant, the Firm moved to bifurcate the case and have the Court rule on an issue of contract interpretation (which was not a jury question). Court granted the motion and then found in favor of defendant, following a hearing on the contract interpretation issue. Judgment for defendant was affirmed on appeal to the Ninth Circuit.
REPRESENTATIVE CASES RESOLVED THROUGH SUMMARY JUDGEMENT / MOTION TO DISMISS
Adekunjo v. City Housing Authority, et al.
San Francisco Superior Court; although defendants had grounds to terminate
plaintiff, following extensive meetings and evaluation, plaintiff was placed
in another suitable and comparable position. Although he accepted this
position, plaintiff filed suit alleging racial and national origin
discrimination, as well as retaliation. The Court granted summary
judgment in favor of all defendants.
Block v. City Housing Authority, et al.
San Francisco Superior Court; defendant terminated plaintiff for
insubordination after he repeatedly refused to comply with a
necessary transfer to a new building. Thereafter, plaintiff filed a
complaint alleging discrimination on the basis of race, color, national
origin, physical disability, and age, as well as retaliation. The trial
court granted summary judgment in favor of all defendants.
Burton/Robinson v.
City
Contra Costa County Superior Court; following workplace
shootings by terminated employee, two employees
who heard shots and saw the individual carrying
a weapon alleged negligent hiring, intentional and
negligent infliction of emotion distress and failure
to provide a safe workplace. Represented defendants
and were successful in obtaining the sustaining
of a demurrer, without leave to amend.
Demps v. City Housing Authority, et al.
San Francisco Superior Court; defendants terminated plaintiff for failure to
perform assigned work and non-compliance with Housing Authority personnel
policies, rules, procedures, and safety standards. Plaintiff filed suit alleging
racial, mental disability, and age discrimination, as well as retaliation. The
trial court granted summary judgment in favor of all defendants which was affirmed
on appeal by the First District Court of Appeal. The firm represented all defendants
though the appellate process.
Garcia v. Financial Institution
Sex, racial and disability discrimination claims
against bank; dismissed after motion by WFB&M
on behalf of bank.
Horton v. Security Services Company
Wrongful termination and defamation action; summary
judgment obtained prior to trial.
Koo v. Financial Institution
San Francisco County Superior Court; firm represented
defendant against allegations of discrimination,
retaliation and defamation. A demurrer without leave
to amend was granted.
Lawrence v. City
Conspiracy to violate civil rights; race, age, and
sex discrimination; dismissed on summary judgment
motions. Firm represented defendant successfully
through the appellate process.
Martinez v. City
United States District Court, Northern District;
wrongful termination, sex and racial discrimination
and retaliation claim; dismissed on summary judgment
motion.
Rucker v. City Housing Authority, et al.
San Francisco Superior Court; during the course of an investigation following
allegations of discrimination, plaintiff determined that she no longer wanted
to work for her current supervisor. Accordingly, she was transferred to another
position but maintained her same job title, salary, and benefits. Following this,
she filed a complaint alleging causes of action for discrimination on the basis of
race and color, physical disability, and age, and asserting retaliation. The
Court granted summary judgment in favor of all defendants.
Sandidge v. City
Whistleblowing and sex, racial and religious discrimination;
dismissed on motion after plaintiff failed to exhaust
administrative remedies.
Silva v. Individual
Whistleblowing and sex discrimination; dismissed
on summary judgment motion.
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