HKM Wins at Trial. HKM served as co-counsel representing defendants Delta Inn, Inc. and Hung G. Kim in a $30 million claim regarding the ownership of Delta Inn. On December 19, 2011, after a four-week bench trial in King County Superior Court, the court issued a verdict in favor of defendants. Soon In Kim v. Delta Inn et. al., 10-2-19547-5 SEA (King County Superior Court).

HKM Wins Jury Verdict For Former Employee. HKM represented plaintiff Wendy Dorn in two-week jury trial regarding overtime wages. On September 15, 2011, jury returned verdict in favor of Ms. Dorn and, on November 30, 2011, the court awarded attorneys’ fees. Dorn v. Kent Post No. 15 et. al., 10-2-10169-1 KNT (King County Superior Court).

HKM Obtains Class Certification in Overtime Claim. On September 13, 2011, the Federal District Court in Oregon certified a class of Sleep Country sales associates in an overtime claim against the company. HKM represents the Sleep Country class. Shanklin et.al. v. Sleep Country USA, Inc., 3:10-CV 00406-MO (D. Or.).

HKM Writes Employment Discrimination Section of the Washington State Practice Manual. As in previous year, HKM has written the Employment Discrimination section of the Washington State Practice Manual. The publication is expected to be published in early 2012.

HKM Expands with New Hire. On September 28, 2011, attorney Cindy Lin joined HKM as a full-time associate attorney. You can learn more about Ms. Lin here.

HKM Prevails in Non-Compete Case. HKM represented Robert Heffner, current CEO of Falck North America, in non-compete lawsuit filed by Rural Metro Corp., after Mr. Heffner left Rural/Metro. Rural/Metro dismissed the case on November 4, 2010 after Heffner prevailed at TRO hearing. Rural Metro Corp. v. Heffner, 2:10-CV-02292-GMS (D. Ariz.).

Washington Wrongful Discharge Claims Attorney

Have You Been Wrongfully Terminated from Your Job?

Terminating employment creates a number of issues no matter what side of the situation you may find yourself on. If you are an employer facing a wrongful termination lawsuit, you need a high-quality, cost-effective defense to protect your business and your reputation from the adverse effects of a lawsuit . On the other hand, i f you are an employee that has been wrongfully terminated, you need aggressive and experienced representation to fight on your behalf so that you can receive the justice you deserve. No matter what your situation is, if you face a wrongful termination claim or if you would like to file one of these claims, it is very important that you hire a Washington employment law attorney to help you through these difficult times.

Some of the underlying causes of wrongful termination claims include:

Breach of an employment contract
Retaliation for filing a workers' compensation claim
Retaliation for complaints regarding overtime and payment of wages
Violations of public policy
Whistleblower protection under state and federal law
Discrimination on the basis of age, race, sex, disability, pregnancy, sexual orientation, or other prohibited factors
Discrimination under ERISA or employee benefit plans

Wrongful Discharge Claims Lawyer in Washington

HKM Employment Attorneys represents employers and employees in a wide range of labor, employment, and employee benefits matters, including claims for wrongful discharge. Our firm handles employment law matters at all stages of a dispute from workplace investigations and pre -litigation advice to litigation in state and federal courts. We strive to provide effective and aggressive representation for our clients. Our extensive experience representing both employers and employees in labor, employment, and employee benefits cases, allows our firm to quickly analyze the strengths and weaknesses of a case and develop a comprehensive approach to case management. Our extensive experience allows us to anticipate the arguments of opposing counsel and employ specific strategies for the prosecution or defense of an employment lawsuit.

Contact a Washington wrongful discharge claims attorney today.