Current Cases and Results
We have obtained millions of dollars in settlements before trial, as well as a $2 million dollar jury verdict in Sonoma Superior Court. We focus on employment retaliation, whistle-blower, sexual harassment, disability, race, age, religious discrimination, and failure to accommodate cases.
Scroll down to read about our $2 million dollar jury verdict.
Portney v. County of Lake
See the Northern District’s order requiring the Board of Supervisors (and others present) to answer questions pertaining to Mr. Portney’s upcoming termination, during a 9/12/23 closed session of the Board of Supervisors.
Download and view the order regarding discovery letter brief here: ORDER REGARDING DISCOVERY LETTER BRIEF
See Februrary 17, 2025, Lake County Record-Bee article “Former health services director sues County for alleged wrongful termination and race discrimination.
Click here to read the full article.

Download and view the first amended complaint here: FIRST AMENDED COMPLAINT FOR DAMAGES
Dyer v. New American Funding
Plaintiff Dyer, a Loan Officer Assistant with New American Funding, was terminated 8 days after her final radiation treatment for breast cancer.
Download and view the filed complaint here: COMPLAINT
View the Court of Appeal decision here: Court of Appeal decision affirming the trial court’s denial of New American Funding’s Motion to Compel Arbitration

Sexual Harassment and retaliation case against The 101 Casino
Our team received a $2 million sexual harassment and retaliation jury verdict in Sonoma County for our minimum wage client. We have also achieved numerous six and seven-figure settlements for our clients before trial.

