Employment Law

Employment law and consumer protection, explained by the attorneys who litigate it. Straight answers on your rights at work and in the marketplace.

Employment Law

The nanny for Puff Daddy’s twin daughters is suing their mother for abuse and failure to pay overtime.

April 17, 2013

Dawn Drago, the former nanny for rapper Sean “Diddy” Combs’ twin daughters, has filed a lawsuit against their mother, Kim Porter and Combs’ company, Bad Boy Worldwide Entertainment Group for battery and wrongful termination. According to Drago, she was originally hired her as a personal chef. However, after Porter fired their previous nanny, Drago became the chef, house manager and full-time nanny for […]

Employment Law

Oil and Gas Company Facing An Overtime Lawsuit

April 17, 2013

Joseph Gauthier, a field engineer has filed a $10 million class action lawsuit against Trican Well Service Ltd, an oil and gas well company, for misclassifying the field engineers as exempt employees in an attempt to deny them overtime wages. If the allegations are true, Trican would be in violation of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). (Case No. 6:13-cv-00046) […]

Employment Law

Mitsubishi and Meineke Care Center Facing Wrongful Death Lawsuit

April 17, 2013

The family of Jessica Fertitta, 25, has filed a lawsuit against Mitsubishi International Corp., Smylie Unlimited and Meineke Car Care Centers for allegedly causing her death, saying she burned to death in a fire after her car malfunctioned and randomly burst into flames. (Case No. A193-933) According to the local news reports, Jessica Fertitta had only driven a half a […]

Employment Law

Self Storage Company Facing Lawsuit For Overtime Violations

April 16, 2013

Irving Head, a former employee of Luper Self Storage facility has filed a lawsuit claiming that he was not paid the federal minimum wage and overtime wages in violation of the Fair Labor Standards Act. (Case No. 9:13-cv-00032) The FLSA establishes minimum wage and overtime pay in the private sector and in Federal, State, and local governments. Covered […]

Employment Law

Action Powersports facing an employment lawsuit, claiming FLSA violations

April 13, 2013

Ayrton Stenovitch filed a lawsuit against Action Powersports Inc., claiming the company violated the federal Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) by not paying him overtime wages even though he worked over 40 hours in a week. (Case No. 6:13-cv-00253) According to the FLSA, non-exempt employees must be paid overtime pay for hours worked over 40 in a work-week at a rate of at least time and […]

Employment Law

St. Luke’s Episcopal Hospital Sued For Wrongful Termination

April 12, 2013

Rowena Martin has filed a lawsuit claiming St. Luke’s Episcopal Hospital and St. Luke’s Episcopal Health System Corp, fired her because of her numerous health problems. (Case No. 4:13-CV-718) According to Martin the defendants discriminated against her as well as failed to accommodate her disability before terminating her. Martin worked as Senior Interviewer for the Admissions Department at St. […]

Employment Law

College of the Mainland Facing Wrongful Termination Lawsuit

April 12, 2013

Cheryl Odom has filed a lawsuit against College of the Mainland (COM) in Texas City for alleged wrongful termination. According to her the College fired her shortly after she underwent brain surgery. (Case No. 3:13-CV-0074) Court documents state that Odom was employed by COM as a Program Coordinator II in its Teacher’s Certification Program when she exercised her rights under the Family […]

Employment Law

Deputy Constable Sues The County For Political Discrimination and Wrongful Termination

April 11, 2013

Rebecca Bowden claims in her lawsuit, she lost her job as a deputy constable of Precinct I in Jefferson County after the newly-elected Precinct I Constable Nick Saleme was elected to office. (Case No. B194-038) Before Saleme was elected to office, he allegedly talked to the incumbent Precinct I Constable, Charles Wiggins on the phone and revealed his plans […]

Employment Law

FINRA sued for wrongful termination

April 10, 2013

Joseph Sciddurlo, a financial examiner for the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) is claiming that he was fired for detecting a loophole that helps large broker-dealers duck SEC rules and undercapitalize themselves. Sciddurlo starting working for FINRA as a financial examiner in May 2007, and just a year later was promoted to a Level 47 principal examiner. Sciddurlo claims he received high performance ratings his […]

Employment Law

Thomson Reuters Accused of Securities Violations and Wrongful Termination

April 9, 2013

Former Thomson Reuters employee, Mark Rosenblum has sued them for wrongful termination after he blew the whistle on what he believed to be a violation of securities laws. According to Rosenblum, who worked as a Redistribution Specialist, Thomson Reuters gave selected subscribers a 2-second jump on potentially market-moving information, with a 3-tiered release program. In his complaint, Rosenblum states that, the tiered release provides […]

Employment Law

Rutgers University Facing Wrongful Termination Lawsuit

April 8, 2013

Former NBA player and Director of Player Development for the Rutgers’ Men’s basketball team, Eric Murdock has sued Rutgers, Rutgers President Robert Barchi; Coach Michael Rice; Athletic Director Timothy Pernetti, and Rutgers former President, Richard McCormick. According to Murdock’s lawsuit, after he blew the whistle on mistreatment of the university’s athletes he suffered discrimination and wrongful termination. Murdock claims that his employment […]

Employment Law

A Senior Living Facility Reaches A Religious Discrimination Settlement With The EEOC

April 4, 2013

Senior Living Properties, LLC, which owns 35 senior assisted living facilities, has reached a $42,500 settlement with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) following allegations of religious discrimination. According to the EEOC’s lawsuit, Amanda Spalding, dietary services manager at the company’s Sweetwater Healthcare Center, sought to be excused from working on Sundays based on religious observances consistent […]