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Advertising Co. Resolves Trade Secret Dispute, Avoids Litigation
CDF was retained by a national online advertising company that suspected that its former employees, recently hired by a competitor, had taken trade secret information with them. As a result of negotiations and informal discovery that was agreed… MORE»
Age and Disability Discrimination Claims Dismissed on Summary Judgment
Female security guard alleged that she had been discriminated against and ultimately terminated from her employment with a large international security company based on her age and disability. Summary judgment obtained on plaintiff’s… MORE»
Age Discrimination and Retaliation Claims End at Summary Judgment
The female manager of a large multinational corporation claimed that she had been retaliated against for reporting alleged meal and rest break violations and discriminated against on the basis of her age. CDF defended the corporation, convincing the court… MORE»
Age Discrimination Claim, Based on Failure to Promote, Successfully Defended
A Fortune 100 telecommunications company faced an age discrimination claim brought by a current employee and based on a failure to promote theory. Although the successful candidate was only 19 years old, had been with the company for a shorter period… MORE»
Age Discrimination Claims Summarily Dismissed in Alameda County
In the notoriously employee-friendly confines of the Alameda County Superior Court, CDF successfully defeated a complaint of age discrimination brought by a current employee against a Fortune 500 company. Complicated by the fact that the plaintiff… MORE»
Aggressive Defense in Disability Discrimination Case Leads to Prompt Settlement
A Northern California employer faced a discrimination claim based on disability and wrongful termination brought by an employee who was terminated for legitimate business reasons – primarily failure to report to work. The employee claimed… MORE»
Aggressive Defense Yields Nuisance Value Settlement in Gender Discrimination Case
Our client, a Fortune 1000 company, faced a gender discrimination claim from a former employee who was part of a reduction in force. At an early mediation, the plaintiff sprung allegations of a surprise witness who purportedly had direct evidence… MORE»
Aggressive Discovery Strategy Allows the Show to Go On
A Fortune 500 engineering and construction company faced breach of contract claims in connection with the construction of a several hundred million dollar, state-of-the-art performing arts facility. The litigation, which involved the company, owner… MORE»
Alleged Class Action Against Construction Co. Resolved Before Certification
A regional, family-owned construction company faced claims that it did not pay its employees for all the time they worked and did not provide them with meal and rest breaks. After CDF took the plaintiffs' depositions and investigated their claims,… MORE»
Appellate Win Reduces Class Action Threat to Fast Food Restaurant Chain
In a class action threat to our client, a Fortune 1000 fast-food restaurant chain, we obtained dismissal of the plaintiff’s appeal to a trial court motion granting us a motion to compel arbitration of individual claims and stay the putative class… MORE»
Bank Ends Wrongful Termination Claim, Upheld by CA Supreme Court
Wrongful termination and fraud claims were brought by a high level executive against our client, a bank. After deposing the plaintiff, CDF brought a motion for summary judgment. The plaintiff’s opposition relied on an extremely lengthy declaration… MORE»
Bartenders and Restaurant Mediate Solution to Discrimination and Harassment Claims
Two bartenders sued their former restaurant and its manager for alleged wrongful termination, sexual harassment, and gender discrimination. After successive mediations with a talented mediator, the parties were able to come to a successful resolution… MORE»
Best-Selling Author Gets Permanent Residence for Extraordinary Ability
A renowned business consultant and author wanted permanent residence in the U.S. He engaged us to prepare an extensive petition for U.S. Citizenship & Immigration Services showing that he met the strict legal test for Employment based 1st Preference… MORE»
Biomed Company Resolves Multiple Discrimination Claims Without Litigation
Our client, an international biomedical company, faced claims of reverse race discrimination, gender discrimination, disability discrimination and retaliation from a current employee. CDF strategized with the client on investigating and resolving… MORE»
Board Members’ Claim of Improper Removal Results in Bench Trial Victory
Represented two former board members who were improperly removed from a nonprofit religious organization’s board of directors during meetings conducted without notice or quorum. Successfully defended against a demurrer and ongoing motion practice,… MORE»
Board of Directors Advised on Separation Strategy That Prevents Litigation
CDF was retained by an employer to guide its board of directors through the difficult process of separating two high-ranking employees, including an officer. We advised the board and implemented strategies designed to effect the desired separation,… MORE»
Business Divorce for Closely Held Company Resolves Amicably and Litigation Free
Our client, a closely held company owned by three equal shareholders, reached an impasse in the management of the company, recognizing that the business could not go on under the current ownership structure. The owners effectively divorced, with… MORE»
Business Fraud Claims Against Mortgage Company Rejected by Judge
A real estate investor sued a mortgage banker and its chief executive officer for fraud, negligent misrepresentation, and breach of fiduciary duty. The plaintiff, who was seeking $500,000 in damages, brushed off the defendant’s $20,000 settlement… MORE»
Cable, Internet and Telephone Service Provider Ends Multiple Employee Claims at Summary Judgment
The only African-American employee in his work unit was terminated for performance reasons. The employee filed suit against his employer, a large national cable, internet and telephone service provider, for wrongful termination, race discrimination… MORE»
California Consumers Benefit from Out-of-State Computer Seller’s Win in §17200 Action
Successfully obtained summary judgment for an out-of-state computer seller in an action brought by an in-state consumer electronics association to enjoin sales in California. The association brought a claim under Business & Professions Code… MORE»
CDF Attorneys Convince DLSE to Dismiss $15,000 Meal and Rest Break Claim in Its Entirety
Jeremy Naftel and Shirin Forootan defended a national security company at a DLSE conference and convinced the DLSE to dismiss the $15,000 meal and rest break claim in its entirety without the need for an evidentiary hearing. They were successful… MORE»
CDF Helps Construction Company Defeat Union Organizing Campaign
A regional, family owned, non-union construction company that has been in business since the 1950s contacted CDF because they had placed an advertisement for seasonal employment in the newspaper and were "salted" by union organizers employed by Operating… MORE»
CDF Helps Small Design Firm Fend Off DFEH Complaint
A small automotive design firm asked CDF to assist it in responding to a DFEH complaint filed by one of its former employees. In the complaint, the former employee alleged that he had not been reinstated to his position because of his disability… MORE»
CDF Obtains Motion for Summary Judgment Victory for Religious Organization
CDF represented a religious organization in litigation brought by a plaintiff who was injured on the sidewalk abutting the organization's property. The plaintiff sued multiple entities for her injuries. Following several rounds of discovery… MORE»
CDF Successfully Advises Restaurant Chain on Severance of Manager
When a Northern California restaurant chain discovered that a district manager flouted company policy, the owners were faced with negotiating an amicable separation of one of the company’s longest-term employees, while protecting its ongoing business… MORE»
CDF Turns Around Unfavorable Arbitration Award Restricting Manufacturer
Prior to retaining CDF, a manufacturing company faced an unfavorable arbitration award that required the company to enter into a union contract and to pay allegedly owed trust fund contributions that accrued during the term of the contract required by… MORE»
Class Certification Denied in Misclassification and Meal Break Claims
Plaintiffs sought class certification on both a misclassification theory for a putative subclass of salaried managers and for off-the-clock and meal and rest break claims for a putative subclass of hourly managers. CDF attorneys were successful… MORE»
Class Certification Denied in Misclassification Claims Against National Clothing Retailers
CDF obtained a ruling denying class certification regarding misclassification claims asserted on behalf of a national clothing retailer's store managers and assistant managers in California. In CDF’s deposition of individuals supporting… MORE»
Collective Bargaining Agreement Breakthrough Results for Energy Company
A national petroleum company retained CDF to help negotiate the renewal of its CBA with the union. We were able to obtain negotiated results that provided for positive developments in the contract for the first time in over 15 years. Under… MORE»
Commercial Lease Dispute Resolved for Defense Plus Award of Attorneys’ Fees
A commercial landlord faced allegations and a high demand from a tenant claiming lost profits resulting from certain improvements made by an adjacent tenant that interfered with the tenant’s quiet enjoyment and use of its premises, which thereby… MORE»
Complete Acquittal for CEO and Co. in White Collar Govt. Contract Fraud Case
Obtained a complete acquittal on all 17 counts for a corporate defendant and its CEO in a white collar crime case alleging fraud by the company on its contracts with the government. The allegations required analysis of costing data, as well as representations… MORE»
Complete Victory in Trial for CFO Against the SEC
The Securities and Exchange Commission charged the CFO of a software company with securities fraud in connection with the company's financial statements. Issues included revenue recognition and the role of the outside auditors. Obtained a complete… MORE»
Complex Litigation Creates Case Law on CA Summary Judgment Statute
In a complex litigation involving 65 business entities and 1,800 pollution sites, obtained a writ that held that the right of a litigant to seek summary judgment, an important right for our clients, is sacrosanct. Highlights of the case included… MORE»
Compliance Audit of Acquisition Target Reveals Critical Liability Info
CDF was hired by a venture capital firm that was considering purchasing a company. The audit focused on identifying potential liability for a wide range of potential employment law issues such as misclassification, independent contractor issues,… MORE»
Comprehensive Guidance on Employee Handbooks and Personnel Policies
CDF drafts employee handbooks and personnel policies for clients with no prior written policies in place, as well as working with clients to ensure existing employee handbooks and personnel policies comply with current state and federal regulations. In… MORE»
Construction Injury Disability Discrimination Suit Dismissed
A former employee of our client, a large construction company, alleged in a lawsuit that he was not properly accommodated and was improperly terminated after he suffered a workplace injury to his shoulder and back. Following treatment, the employee… MORE»
Consumer Products Company Needed H-1B Visa for Post Doctoral Chemist
A large international consumer products company needed a particular individual in H-1B status to assist with their California R & D operation. The H-1B cap was quickly closing but we prioritized the case, worked throughout the weekend, and kept… MORE»
Cost Recovery and Attorneys’ Fees Cap Summary Judgment Win in Harassment and Discrimination Lawsuit
When our client, a Fortune 500 provider of internet and cable services, terminated the employment of a software engineer for job abandonment, the former employee immediately filed a multi-claim civil action alleging racial harassment, disability discrimination,… MORE»
Counseled IP Law Firm on Employee Terminations
Successfully counseled intellectual property law firm on all aspects of the employee relationship, including complicated employee terminations, resulting in fewer agency proceedings and no lawsuits. MORE»
Court of Appeal Affirms Denial of Class Certification for Staffing Co. Managers
In a misclassification class action alleged by a staffing company's service managers, CDF argued that multiple exemptions applied because they performed some duties that met the administrative exemption requirements, and performed other duties that… MORE»
Court of Appeal Affirms Dismissal of Discrimination and Defamation Claims
A district manager for a large restaurant chain filed claims for sex and age discrimination as well as defamation against his former employer, his former supervisor, and the employer's parent corporation. Based on the plaintiff's deposition… MORE»
Defeat of Attorney General’s Claims to Recover Labor Code Penalties
The California Attorney General brought a representative action against a small employer seeking to recover Labor Code penalties, in addition to other claims, on behalf of all employees. In ruling on the employer’s demurrer, the court refused… MORE»
Defended Newspaper’s Wrongful Termination Claim to Dismissal with Prejudice
A former employee of a newspaper sued the company for a variety of employment-related causes of action including failure to promote and wrongful termination based on claims of discrimination because of his gender, disability, and national origin. … MORE»
Defense Against Whistle-Blower Claims Prevents University Funding Rescission
CDF defended a California public university in allegations brought by a former track coach, which included claims of whistle-blowing of alleged financial improprieties, Title IX violations, and wrongful termination. CDF strategically obtained early dismissal… MORE»
Defense Verdict in Arbitration for Insurance Co. in Discrimination Case
Our client, a global insurance industry leader, was sued in California state court by a former employee for disability discrimination, failure to accommodate, gender discrimination and harassment, and for retaliation. CDF successfully compelled… MORE»
Denial of Class Certification on Behalf of 20,000 Current and Former Employees
One of the largest security guard companies in the country was sued for meal break, rest break, and off-the-clock violations. The three named plaintiffs filed the case as a class action, seeking certification of a class of 20,000 current and former employees.… MORE»
Disability Discrimination Claim Ends at Summary Judgment, Upheld on Appeal
CDF successfully defended a global logistics company against a disability discrimination claim brought by an employee who had sustained a workplace injury and filed a concurrent worker’s compensation claim. The successful summary judgment of all… MORE»
Disability Discrimination Claim Settles After DFEH Sees CDF’s Summary Judgment Motion
Our client, a nationwide manufacturer, was sued by the Department of Fair Employment and Housing (DFEH) after the claimant alleged the company did not hire him because of his disability. The DFEH refused to agree to a reasonable settlement forcing… MORE»
Disability Related Discrimination Claim Rejected by Court in Summary Judgment
Our client, a national corporation in the transportation industry, was sued by a nearly 20-year employee for wrongful termination and failure to promote based on a disability, and for failure to accommodate a disability. The plaintiff's employment… MORE»
Discovery of “Secret Tape” Leads to Voluntary Dismissal of Discrimination Case
A large national copy service company was sued for sex and race discrimination and wrongful termination. The plaintiff had secretly tape recorded conversations with his manager in hopes of obtaining evidence helpful to his claims. After learning… MORE»
Dismissal of B&P Code §17200 Claim
CDF obtained dismissal of a claim under §17200 of the California Business and Professions Code based on lack of standing by the plaintiff, a decision made after Prop 64 added standing requirements to §17200 claims. This case is an important… MORE»
Dismissal of Fraud and RICO Claims Leads to Favorable Settlement for National Mortgage Co.
A nationwide mortgage banker and its top executives faced claims of fraud, breach of contract, breach of fiduciary duty, ERISA and RICO violations in a federal action brought against them by 11 former branch managers. The plaintiffs sought $1.3… MORE»
Dismissal of Nationwide Wage Claims Against National Retailer Before Certification
A national retailer faced claims that tens of thousands of it employees worked off-the- clock and were therefore owed money. CDF argued the motion for summary judgment and the trial court dismissed plaintiffs’ claims before they were certified… MORE»
Domino’s Pizza General Managers Denied Class Certification in Published Decision
Domino's Pizza general managers in California sought class certification regarding misclassification claims and CDF shut down their efforts. After removing the case to federal court, we obtained a ruling denying class certification from the district… MORE»
Double Defeat of Overtime Misclassification Class Certification
In our defense of a Fortune 500 company threatened with a California class action alleging overtime exempt misclassification by a group of bank employees, we definitively defeated the class certification in both federal and state courts. CDF’s defense… MORE»
Draft Handbook Policy to Allow Employees to Use Social Networking Sites
A client wanted to allow its employees to use social networking sites to build its business. The company did have concerns that its employees would misuse the sites to defame the company or fellow employees. Advised company on drafting an… MORE»
Early and Assertive Defense in Wage and Hour Claims Eliminates Threat to Car Dealer
A large California car dealer faced multiparty claims for wage and hour violations brought by service department employees. Successful defense included disposing of some of the claims and defeating the alter ego theory to protect the single owner of the… MORE»
EEOC Charge Defeated in Alleged National Origin Discrimination by Luxury Good Retailer
Our client, the manufacturer and retailer of luxury goods, faced an EEOC charge brought by an employee alleging national origin discrimination. CDF successfully guided the employer through the investigation and defended the charge. MORE»
Employee Discharged for Misconduct Claiming Defamation Defeated At Trial
Our client, a large financial services company, was sued by an 11-year employee who asserted various employment related and defamation claims after his employment relationship was terminated for misconduct. CDF moved for summary judgment on all claims,… MORE»
Employee Handbook Revamp Brings Company into Compliance with CA Law
A convenience store chain requested assistance in updating the employee handbook, and its wage and hour policies and procedures, for its California employees. After a review of the old handbook, counsel determined that several of the company’s… MORE»
Employee UCL Action Prevented by Local Restaurant
A local restaurant faced several Labor Commissioner claims for wage and hour violations from its former servers and cooks. Soon after, the employees dismissed their Labor Commissioner claims and filed action in California Superior Court alleging… MORE»
Employer Persuades DFEH to Dismiss Discrimination Action after Initial Investigation
A former employee alleged discrimination, and the DFEH commenced a full investigation. On behalf of the employer, counsel strategically responded to the investigation in a way that convinced the DFEH to dismiss the action altogether for lack of evidence,… MORE»
Family-Operated Business Acts Early to Manage Costs of Wage and Hour Claims
Our client, a family-operated dairy, faced multiple claims based on various purported wage and hour violations. After persuasively arguing before the administrative agency investigating the claims that the plaintiff's allegations were without merit,… MORE»
Fast Food Leader Aggressively Defeats Discrimination Claims
Our client, a prominent player in the fast food industry, was sued for various forms of discrimination by a disgruntled former employee. The plaintiff improvidently chose to sue an individual supervisor as well. CDF represented both the employer… MORE»
Favorable Federal Discovery Conference Results for Global Employer
CDF defended a global employer against discrimination and retaliation allegations by an employee. Amid several discovery disputes between the parties, which were eventually brought before a federal judge, we obtained documents previously withheld by opposing… MORE»
Federal Contractor Defeats Gender, Race and Sexual Orientation Discrimination Claims
A CDF client, a federal contractor, was challenged by claims of gender, race and sexual orientation discrimination, harassment and retaliation. Before trial, CDF persuaded the plaintiff to dismiss one of the individual defendants, and to dismiss… MORE»
Financial Institution Reduces Threat of “Bet the Company” Litigation in OC BK
Represented a financial institution in multiple litigation arising from Orange County’s bankruptcy filing. The litigation included alleged fraud/negligence in bond issues by various municipalities, alleged securities fraud, government investigations,… MORE»
Five Concurrent Class Actions Throughout CA Resolved for Telecom National Retailer
Our client, a national retailer in the telecommunications industry, faced five separately filed putative class actions by five separate sets of plaintiffs' counsel in five separate counties - Los Angeles, Alameda, Riverside, San Diego, and Monterey. … MORE»
Food Service Client’s Refusal to Settle Results in Voluntary Dismissal of Lawsuit
Our client, a leader in the foodservice industry, was sued by a former employee for disability discrimination and failure to accommodate. As a result of a degenerative physical disability, the employee eventually was rendered permanently disabled… MORE»
Foreign Investor Granted Permanent Residence
A renowned business consultant and author wanted permanent residence in the U.S. He engaged CDF to prepare an extensive petition for U.S. CIS showing that he met the strict legal test for Employment based 1st Preference due to his extraordinary abilities… MORE»
Fortune 1000 Co.‘s Victory in Business Breach Claims Upheld on Appeal
CDF represented a Fortune 1000 client and achieved dismissal of a plaintiff's numerous discrimination causes of action. Remaining claims to be tried included breach of implied contract and implied covenant claims. After reading the persuasive… MORE»
Gender Discrimination Case Against National Mortgage Lender Defeated in Arbitration
Initially our client, a national mortgage lender, faced a coordinated complex gender discrimination matter brought by four former female employees. The action contained a full gamut of complaints - more than 50 employment and tort claims, including… MORE»
Gender Discrimination Claims by Executive Defeated by Defense Verdict in Arbitration
A Fortune 500 client faced allegations from a female director-level employee of gender discrimination and related claims. At the arbitration, CDF’s effective cross-examination of the plaintiff’s witnesses, one current female director… MORE»
Global Corp.‘s Workforce Reduction Executed Fairly and with Minimal Exposure
CDF worked with a large international company and assisted them in a complex and successful reduction in force that included elimination of certain positions on a nationwide basis. CDF applied our experience and familiarity with the legal and practical… MORE»
Global Discount Retailer Shuts Down National FLSA Collective Action Threat
Our client, an international discount retail chain, faced a nationwide putative collective action alleging violations of the FLSA and misclassification of store management employees. When CDF took the early deposition of the named plaintiff to evaluate… MORE»
Global Engineering Firm Secures Verdict Ending Age Discrimination Suit
A 50-year-old urban planner who was terminated by a worldwide engineering firm sued for age discrimination, wrongful termination, breach of implied contract, and discharge in violation of public policy. After waging battle with two experienced and aggressive… MORE»
Govt. Agency’s Dismissal of Gender Discrimination Claims Upheld on Appeal
Our client, a governmental agency, terminated the only three men in its small workforce on the same day and faced allegations that a female supervisor discriminated against the men because of their gender. CDF drafted a motion for summary judgment, which… MORE»
Grocery Chain Prevails At Summary Judgment in Disability Discrimination Claim
A large grocery chain retained CDF to represent it in a case brought by a former employee for disability discrimination. The company had terminated the employee who had worked as a baker when it could not reasonably accommodate his disability. … MORE»
H-1B Visa Approved for Software Developer
A large software developer with operations worldwide requested that we quickly prepare an H-1B visa petition for a key software developer. We assisted the client with preparation of the petition for U.S. CIS and the public access file required… MORE»
Healthcare Co. Secures Defense Verdict in Wrongful Termination Claims
A terminated payroll and benefits coordinator sued a health system that owns and operates hospitals throughout the United States for wrongful termination and retaliatory discharge in violation of public policy. The plaintiff claimed that her support… MORE»
Hospital Sponsors ICU Nurse for Permanent Residency
Our client, a very large hospital and trauma center, wanted to sponsor a Canadian nurse for permanent residency. She was critical to the smooth operation of their ICU Unit. We prepared an I-140 Immigrant Petition for U.S. CIS which was approved.… MORE»
Hospital Wins Voluntary Dismissal of Wrongful Termination Complaint
In a claim of wrongful termination in violation of public policy and age discrimination brought by a psychiatric nurse against a San Diego hospital, CDF filed a motion for summary judgment. We argued that the nurse in question was terminated instead to… MORE»
Informal Background Investigation of Plaintiff Proves Worthwhile
Our client, a prominent land developer, was sued for pregnancy discrimination by a former employee. At the inception of the case, the CDF defense team obtained background information on the plaintiff, revealing that the plaintiff had a significant… MORE»
Investigation Quickly Resolves Disability Discrimination Claim Against Grocer
A regional grocery chain faced a claim from a former employee that it discriminated against him because of his disability. CDF deposed the plaintiff and conducted an investigation which led to a negotiated favorable settlement for our client. MORE»
Jury Trial Delivers Defense Victory for a Major National Bank
Successfully defended a major national bank in a federal court jury trial in a case involving a failed business deal worth several million dollars. The bank was alleged to have engaged in fraud and other business torts as well as breach of contract. … MORE»
Laboratory Secures Summary Judgment in Wrongful Termination Action
A human resources manager sued her former employer, a scientific company that produces and markets antibodies, for wrongful termination, breach of implied covenant of good faith and fair dealing, and fraud under Labor Code section 970. After completing… MORE»
Large Manufacturer Transfers Overseas Executive to U.S. Subsidiary
A company CEO had as a top priority preparing an L-1A petition to allow an overseas executive to be transferred to the U.S., which we were able to successfully get approved within a few weeks. MORE»
Large National Bank Squashes Age Discrimination Claim with Jury Verdict
A large national bank went to trial to defend itself against age discrimination claims. Prior to the trial, CDF had already reduced our client’s exposure by persuading the judge to dismiss the plaintiff's supervisor, whom was named as an individual… MORE»
Leave of Absence Training for Employers
Conducted comprehensive training on leave of absence issues for the executive human resources team of a major California beverage distributor. Provided ongoing support on leave issues and business friendly solutions regarding existing leave of absence… MORE»
Led Recovery Action Against CFO Embezzler of $10 Million of Assets
Represented a San Marcos, California manufacturing company seeking to recover approximately $10 million of corporate assets that were embezzled by a former chief financial officer over the course of several years. Worked with the sheriff’s department… MORE»
Liability Dramatically Reduced at Trial for Healthcare Providers
A terminated nurse anesthetist sued a surgery center and its chief of anesthesia claiming breach of contract, defamation, and interference with prospective economic advantage. On the eve of trial, the plaintiff demanded a quarter of a million dollars… MORE»
Major Business Transitions and Transactions Advice and Counsel
Provide ongoing counsel to clients during major transactions such as mergers, acquisitions, or sale of business. CDF drafts numerous merger and acquisition agreements and reviews agreements to ensure compliance with the WARN Act and employment law. Our… MORE»
Manufacturer Wins Dismissal with Statute of Limitations Argument
The former employee of a midsize manufacturer sued the company and her former supervisor for gender discrimination, breach of implied and express contract, wrongful termination, and intentional infliction of emotional distress. CDF was able to have… MORE»
Marketing Co. Defeats Sexual Harassment Claims at Arbitration
A former employee sued her former employer, a marketing company, and co-worker for sexual harassment, sexual battery and intentional infliction of emotional distress. The plaintiff claimed that the former co-worker had sexually harassed and sexually… MORE»
Misclassification Class Certification Knocked Out On Behalf of a Regional Retailer
In our counsel to a regional retailer facing allegations from certain store managers of improper classification, denial of meal and rest breaks, and worked off-the-clock work without compensation, we attempted settlement discussions. Plaintiffs… MORE»
Misrepresentation and Interference with Contract Claims, with Underlying Sexual Harassment Allegations, Managed at Summary Judgment
Represented employer of female advertising vendor of a large automobile sales company. Employer and vendor was sued by a sales manager for misrepresentation and interference with a contract stemming from the vendor’s concerns over allegedly inappropriate… MORE»
Multilingual Breach of Contract/Fraud Case Defeated at Trial
Obtained a defense trial verdict in a case alleging breach of contract and business torts involving claims in excess of $1 million in a distribution agreement between a U.S. company and a Chinese distributor. The trial was complicated by use of interpreters… MORE»
Multimillion Dollar Arbitration Victory Upheld for Retailer in Credit Card Dispute
A fast-growing Los Angeles based retail business brought claims and faced claims arising from a credit card origination agreement with one of the nation's largest credit card banks. After a multiphase arbitration, CDF won a complete arbitration victory… MORE»
National Cell Phone Retailer Defeats Misclassification Claims Class Certification
A national cell phone retailer sought our help on misclassification claims asserted by store managers and assistant managers in California. In the process of obtaining our client’s intended goal - a ruling denying class certification - CDF interviewed… MORE»
National Origin Discrimination Claim by Restaurant Manager Rejected by Jury
The plaintiff, a Mexican-American, was a long-term restaurant manager who was terminated by his new district manager. One month later, the district manager terminated another Mexican-American restaurant manager. Two months later, the district… MORE»
National Railroad Leaves Wrongful Termination Claims at the Station
A national railroad retained CDF to represent it in a lawsuit filed by a former employee alleging multiple claims based on wrongful termination and failure to promote. The plaintiff alleged the company based multiple employment decisions involving… MORE»
Nonprofit Minimizes Threat of Independent Contractor’s Unemployment Claim
A nonprofit hired CDF to assist the organization with a pending unemployment claim filed by an independent contractor, which had prompted the EDD to make inquiries regarding auditing the organization's other independent contractor arrangements. … MORE»
Novel Theory Minimizes Class Claims Against CA Federal Contractor Employer
In responding to an appellate decision that permitted, for the first time, wage claims against federal contractors in California to be pursued in state court, CDF successfully limited the claims by raising the unique argument that work performed on federal… MORE»
Overturn Adverse DLSE Decision, Affirm Employee Classification Practice
CDF represented a large hospital chain in a lawsuit brought by a network administrator in a pivotal lawsuit for the company. The employee claimed he was improperly classified as exempt and was entitled to substantial overtime compensation. Our client’s… MORE»
PERM Labor Certification for Chemist Approved by U.S. Department of Labor
Our client, a prominent international pharmaceutical company, had a key chemist that was in H-1B status. It was important that he be able to work for the company beyond the six-year expiration of H-1B status. We prepared and filed a labor… MORE»
Persistence Results in Summary Dismissal of Discrimination Claims
In a case that originally intertwined class action wage and hour violations with a long-term former employee’s individual causes of action, CDF quickly achieved dismissal of the class action claims, reduced the original six individual claims to… MORE»
Plaintiff Dismisses Case After Being Stung with Discovery Sanctions
A computer programmer terminated for performance-related reasons sued his employer, a technology services company, for national origin discrimination, defamation, misrepresentation, interference with contract, and unpaid overtime. When the plaintiff… MORE»
Proper Harassment Claim Investigation Terminates Manager and Avoids Litigation
CDF diffused a potentially dangerous employment situation by conducting a full investigation regarding allegations of sexual harassment and discrimination against a career manager. After the investigation, we guided the employer through the termination… MORE»
Quick Defeat of Trade Secret Claim; Anti-SLAPP Defense Leads to Dismissal
CDF clients, a regional bank and certain of its employees, were accused by a large national bank of hiring certain of the national bank's former employees and conspiring with them to take the national bank's trade secret information. The national… MORE»
Race Discrimination Jury Trial Ends in Defense Verdict, Upheld on Appeal
After a two-week jury trial, CDF obtained a complete defense verdict in a race discrimination trial for a large logistics company. The plaintiff claimed that he was denied a promotion and terminated because of his race and in retaliation for complaining… MORE»
Realty Co. Settles Employee’s Commission Claims for Nominal Amount of Demand
A statewide realty company was sued by a former employee for labor code violations, wrongful termination and conversion. The former employee claimed he had not been paid all his commissions and he was constructively terminated for complaining to… MORE»
Restaurant Turns Around Class Wage and Hour Class Action Lawsuit Threat
A small restaurant with three locations was sued by four former employees seeking to represent a class of servers alleging meal and rest break violations, unpaid overtime, off-the-clock work, and tip pool violations. CDF ultimately convinced plaintiffs… MORE»
Retailer Defeats Same Sex Sexual Harassment Case with Jury Verdict
Our client, a private corporation with retail outlets throughout the world, was sued by a male security guard from one of their Hawaii stores, who alleged that he had been sexually harassed by the store manager, an openly gay male. CDF went to trial in… MORE»
Retaliation Claims Thrown Out After Protracted Litigation
CDF’s client, a leading provider of document management services, was sued by a former highly paid sales representative for alleged whistle-blower retaliation. In reality, the sales representative was fired for unethical conduct. Settlement… MORE»
Reverse Gender Discrimination Allegations Shut Down at Pleading Stage
A former employee sued our client, a national corporation in the transportation industry, for reverse gender discrimination. However, the plaintiff was discharged for inappropriate sexual conduct in the workplace. The plaintiff argued our client… MORE»
School CEO Makes Graceful Exit Following CDF Agreement
CDF was retained by a nationally renowned educator and CEO of a floundering charter school to develop and negotiate an exit strategy for the CEO from that position. The strategy we formulated was adopted and the separation occurred without negative… MORE»
Sexual Harassment Actions Against High Profile Co. Strategically Reduced and Settled
Our client, a Fortune 1000 company, faced numerous claims arising out of an alleged incident of sexual harassment and battery involving two additional defendants and a related criminal action. After completing the plaintiff’s deposition, CDF… MORE»
Sexual Harassment Case Against Retail Grocery Chain Defeated in Arbitration
A deli worker for a large Northern California retail grocer sued her manager and the store for sexual harassment, battery and retaliation, demanding lost wages, emotional distress and punitive damages. Mid-way through the litigation, the plaintiff… MORE»
Sexual Harassment Case Dismissed on Summary Judgment, Upheld on Appeal
A large national copy service company was sued for sexual harassment and constructive termination. The trial promised to be long and messy, as the plaintiff claimed multiple instances of harassment, including inappropriate touching. CDF brought… MORE»
Strong Wage and Hour Case Strategy, Threat of Sanctions, Shuts Down Litigation Threat
Handled an employer wage and hour case aggressively by removing it to federal court, which forced initial disclosures and an early exchange of documents proving that the employee was not entitled to any additional compensation. Also threatened Rule… MORE»
Successful Employment Agreements for Rabbi and Cantor Set Right Tone
CDF was hired by a prominent synagogue to negotiate and draft a comprehensive multiyear employment agreement for its new rabbi. Following those successful negotiations and binding agreement, the synagogue hired CDF to prepare a written employment… MORE»
Summary Judgment Dismissal in Gender Discrimination Claim Upheld on Appeal
A regional manufacturing client sought our defense against a gender discrimination/wrongful termination case brought by a former female employee whom the company had hired and relocated from another state. CDF acted early, deposed the plaintiff and was… MORE»
Summary Judgment Win in Disability Discrimination Lawsuit
When our client terminated an employee after she was on a medical leave of absence for over seven months, the former employer filed a lawsuit for disability discrimination, wrongful termination, breach of an implied employment contract, breach of implied… MORE»
Textile Co. Succeeds in Motion to Compel Against Former Employee
CDF represented a textile company as a plaintiff in litigation against a former employee who created a competing business while in the employ of our client. During discovery, we sought production of critical information and documents which were… MORE»
Trade Secret Case Settled for Full Value on Eve of Trial
The top sales manager of a specialty insurance broker departed and started a competing brokerage. The former employee hired away key employees and suddenly the brokerage company started losing key customers. CDF acted on behalf of the brokerage and quickly… MORE»
Transport Company Succeeds in Compelling Arbitration in Misclassification Claims
A trucking and cargo company faced a state court complaint for alleged misclassification of an independent contractor. CDF successfully moved to compel arbitration of the case based on an independent contractor agreement incorporating the American… MORE»
Trial Victory Favors Nonprofit Foundation Client in Contract Action
Represented a nonprofit foundation client seeking to enforce its rights under a benefactor’s bequest. Served as second-chair on a bench trial in this breach of contract action in state court, including examinations of expert, lay and party witnesses… MORE»
Verdict Supports Aerospace Manufacturer’s Exempt Classification of Engineer
Our client, an aerospace manufacturing company, was sued for overtime compensation and related penalties for the alleged misclassification of a project engineer. The plaintiff argued his job duties did not satisfy any of the exemption tests under… MORE»
Wage and Hour Claims Favorably Settled for Senior Care Facility
A former caregiver at an assisted living residential care facility sued the facility to recover years of unpaid overtime as well as statutory penalties resulting from missed meal and rest breaks. Although the facility insisted that it treated all… MORE»
Wage and Hour Class Action Against Medical Co. Settled Before Complaint Even Filed
Our client, one of the top dental implant manufacturers in the United States, discovered through an audit that it faced potential class action claims arising from wage and hour laws. When a former disgruntled employee's lawyer started moving forward… MORE»
Withering Cross Examination Nets Favorable Settlement and Mid-Trial Dismissal
A female assistant store manager terminated for performance-related reasons sued her employer, a national auto parts retailer, and two of her male superiors for sexual harassment and discrimination, wrongful termination, and retaliation. On the… MORE»
I have used CDF for many years, dating back to when I was Sr. Corporate Counsel for Peoplesoft in the late 1990s. The attorneys at CDF have always met my high expectations, and have often exceeded them.
Matt Armanino
Chief Operating Officer and Consulting Partner, Armanino McKenna LLP CPAs & Consultants
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