Representative Experience Archive
- Successfully Defended a Security Employer in a Nationwide Wage and Hour Class and Collective Actions
Peter Hansen successfully defended security industry employer in a nationwide wage and hour class and collective actions alleging violations of federal and Illinois and Wisconsin state wage and hour laws, including rounding, timecard manipulation, unpaid overtime, and travel time.
Amundsen Davis defended a $50 billion, publicly traded financial holding company in suit seeking to recover $800 million in damages due to alleged statutory violations by its subsidiary.
Successfully settled matter involving allegations that plaintiff was sexually assaulted by a hotel bartender who made entry into her room after creating a duplicate room key without the front desk attendant’s knowledge.
Peter Hansen obtained summary judgment for manufacturing client in a lawsuit alleging wrongful termination in violation of public policy stemming from a workers’ compensation claim.
Amundsen Davis’s real estate team handled the acquisition and development of a 61-acre tract of ground in St. Charles, Missouri, including obtaining all entitlements to permit the project.
Successfully settled matter involving claim of sex assault on a patient by therapist. The allegations centered on the defendant’s failure to have a policy in place prohibiting therapists from being alone with patients. Evidence revealed the relationship was consensual, but settlement resulted for minor cost of defense before suit was filed.
The project represented the first significant development in the Little Blue Valley, a major initiative for the city of Independence consisting of over 2,321 acres.
Prior to our engagement client was denied a conditional use permit by city’s Board of Aldermen and was subject to obligations to pay rent under a 5-year lease.
Through a small individual settlement achieved prior to responsive pleading, Amundsen Davis successfully defeated class allegations in suit against a subsidiary of a publicly traded international food manufacturer.
John Hayes obtained summary judgment, and defeated a cross-motion for summary judgment, in federal court on behalf of a state agency against an employee.