When an employee is subjected to mistreatment within a California workplace, it can be difficult to know how to react. Many fear that speaking out will lead to retaliatory action or even dismissal. In some cases, the offensive behavior may be so ingrained into the culture of the company that individuals can feel uncomfortable making a complaint. Many times, employees do not feel that they are able to effectively fight back until the situation ends in termination. Once fired, a wrongful termination suit allows for the opportunity to bring the questionable treatment before a court of law.
HSRR Files Appeal on Behalf of 'Irvine 11'
Hadsell Stormer Richardson & Renick, LLP filed an appeal on January 22, 2013 challenging the convictions of the ten Irvine and Riverside students found guilty in 2011 of disturbing a public meeting. Section 403 of California's penal code makes it illegal to "willfully disturb or break up any assembly or meeting that is not unlawful in its character." The opening brief argues that the students' convictions are an unconstitutional violation of their right to free speech.
Employee files workplace discrimination lawsuit in California
A popular designer's store is the subject of a new lawsuit in California. A former employee at a Tory Burch store in Los Angeles has filed a lawsuit against the company and one of her co-workers, claiming she was subjected to workplace discrimination. The woman is both black and bisexual, and asserts that her race and sexual orientation factored into many of the issues she experienced in the store.
All of Hadsell Stormer's name partners recognized as Super Lawyers
Barbara Hadsell, Dan Stormer, Anne Richardson, and Randy Renick, the name partners of Hadsell Stormer Richardson & Renick, LLP, have each been recognized by Super Lawyers® Magazine in its Annual Top Attorneys List in 2013. Dan Stormer has been named to the list of Top 100 attorneys in Southern California each year since the recognition's inception, and Anne Richardson has been named to the list of Top 50 Women Lawyers in 2013.
Cadet files sexual harassment lawsuit against department
A California police cadet has filed a lawsuit accusing a lieutenant of sexual harassment. The woman claims the harassment resulted in the loss of her job. The lawsuit is the second against the lieutenant, although only one concerns sexual harassment.
California woman claims sexual harassment led to termination
A woman who accused her employer of sexual harassment has filed a lawsuit in a California court. The woman is suing the hospital and a unit assistant responsible for training her. She claims she was approached by him and suffered sexual harassment when she was purportedly told by the man to view his genitals.
California workplace discrimination lawsuit settled
A California meatpacker has finally settled a workplace discrimination lawsuit. Clougherty Packing Co. has agreed to pay over $400,000 to approximately 2,000 women who sought jobs at the company between the years of 2007 and 2009. They will also offer 700 of the woman involved in the suit jobs as positions within the company open up. The settlement does not acknowledge wrongdoing, but it does settle the workplace discrimination lawsuit.
