Harassment, Discrimination and Retaliation: California Counsel on EEO Litigation
Private sector workplace discrimination claims with the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) have reached unprecedented levels.
California continues its national reputation as a testing ground for novel claims of race, sex, religion, sexual orientation, gender, age, and other forms of illegal discrimination. Quite often, employers are caught by surprise and are unprepared when challenged by an EEO investigation or lawsuit.
As the legislature and courts continue to expand the scope of anti-discrimination laws, California employers must be wary of, and alerted to, the potentially costly risks.
Minimizing Threats of EEO Litigation in CA
Discipline, discharge, or mismanagement of employee leaves of absence can trigger discrimination and retaliation lawsuits that threaten your public image, employee morale, and business operations.
CDF defends employers against discrimination, harassment, and retaliation claims before courts and state and federal agencies. We provide experienced counsel in traditional and emerging areas of EEO law including:
- Class Action Defense – Discrimination and Unruh Act
- Complex and High Stakes Jury Trials
- Employment Discrimination
- Disability and Family Leave
- Retaliation Claims
- Sexual Harassment and Other Forms of Workplace Harassment
- Whistle-Blower Litigation
How CDF Can Help Protect Your Company
To help clients avoid the disruption that discrimination, harassment, and retaliation cases present, CDF guides clients into advantageous positions. We assist with internal investigations, the development of anti-discrimination and harassment policies, and management training.
In cases where litigation is unavoidable, CDF’s experienced attorneys focus on prompt investigation of the facts, creative early resolution strategies, and where necessary, our attorneys have the experience to aggressively pursue a case through trial and verdict.
CDF attorneys’ EEO litigation background matches the wide variety of our clients’ industries across the state. Our diversity of experiences ranges from defending same-sex sexual harassment charges to university whistle-blower and white-collar, age-discrimination and class action claims levied against employers with workforces throughout the state.
Areas of Practice
- Business Transactions and Restructurings
- Class Actions
- EEO Litigation
- Immigration
- Internal Investigations
- PAGA Litigation
- Privacy CCPA/CPRA
- Traditional Labor Law Unions and the NLRB
- Unfair Competition and Trade Secrets
- Wage and Hour Issues
- Workplace Safety and Health
- Workplace Solutions, Advice and Training
- Wrongful Termination and Workplace Tort Litigation
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Disability Discrimination Claim Ends at Summary Judgment, Upheld on Appeal
Defense Verdict in Arbitration for Insurance Co. in Discrimination Case
Summary Judgment Win in Disability Discrimination Lawsuit
Summary Judgment Granted in Arbitration on Claim of Sexual Orientation Discrimination
National Origin Discrimination Claim by Restaurant Manager Rejected by Jury
Gender Discrimination Claims by Executive Defeated by Defense Verdict in Arbitration
Construction Injury Disability Discrimination Suit Dismissed
Age Discrimination Claim, Based on Failure to Promote, Successfully Defended
Fast Food Leader Aggressively Defeats Discrimination Claims
Age and Disability Discrimination Claims Dismissed on Summary Judgment
Aggressive Defense in Age Discrimination Case Leads to Nominal Settlement
Federal Contractor Defeats Gender, Race and Sexual Orientation Discrimination Claims
Court of Appeal Affirms Dismissal of Discrimination and Defamation Claims
Sexual Harassment Case Dismissed on Summary Judgment, Upheld on Appeal
Informal Background Investigation of Plaintiff Proves Worthwhile
Plaintiff Dismisses Case After Being Stung with Discovery Sanctions
Retaliation Claims Thrown Out After Protracted Litigation
Summary Judgment Granted in Disability & Age Discrimination Case Filed Under FEHA
Hospital Prevails on Summary Judgment in Disability Discrimination Claim
Large National Bank Squashes Age Discrimination Claim with Jury Verdict
Proper Harassment Claim Investigation Terminates Manager and Avoids Litigation
Discovery of “Secret Tape” Leads to Voluntary Dismissal of Discrimination Case
Sexual Harassment Actions Against High Profile Co. Strategically Reduced and Settled
Global Engineering Firm Secures Verdict Ending Age Discrimination Suit
Food Service Client’s Refusal to Settle Results in Voluntary Dismissal of Lawsuit
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Textile Co. Succeeds in Motion to Compel Against Former Employee
Race Discrimination Jury Trial Ends in Defense Verdict, Upheld on Appeal
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Disability Discrimination Claim Settles After DFEH Sees CDF’s Summary Judgment Motion
Aggressive Defense Yields Nuisance Value Settlement in Gender Discrimination Case
Govt. Agency’s Dismissal of Gender Discrimination Claims Upheld on Appeal
Disability Discrimination Claim Dismissed at Summary Judgment
CDF Obtains Complete Summary Judgment for Client in Claims of Disability, Discrimination and Failure to Accommodate
Favorable Federal Discovery Conference Results for Global Employer
Age Discrimination and Retaliation Claims End at Summary Judgment
Marketing Co. Defeats Sexual Harassment Claims at Arbitration
Manufacturer Wins Dismissal with Statute of Limitations Argument
Gender Discrimination Case Against National Mortgage Lender Defeated in Arbitration
Withering Cross Examination Nets Favorable Settlement and Mid-Trial Dismissal
Misrepresentation and Interference with Contract Claims, with Underlying Sexual Harassment Allegations, Managed at Summary Judgment
Summary Judgment Granted On Disability Discrimination and Retaliation Claims
CDF Rings Up a Complete Defense Verdict for Nationwide Grocery Store Chain
Persistence Results in Summary Dismissal of Discrimination Claims
Disability Related Discrimination Claim Rejected by Court in Summary Judgment
EEOC Charge Defeated in Alleged National Origin Discrimination by Luxury Good Retailer
Grocery Chain Prevails At Summary Judgment in Disability Discrimination Claim
Sexual Harassment Case Against Retail Grocery Chain Defeated in Arbitration
Defended Newspaper’s Wrongful Termination Claim to Dismissal with Prejudice
CDF Serves Up a Complete Defense Verdict for Restaurant Group
CDF Secures Complete Summary Judgment Win in Arbitration for Preeminent Acute Care Facility
Defense Against Whistle-Blower Claims Prevents University Funding Rescission
Bank Ends Wrongful Termination Claim, Upheld by CA Supreme Court
Hospital Wins Voluntary Dismissal of Wrongful Termination Complaint
Plaintiff Walks Away From Wrongful Termination and Pregnancy Discrimination Action After MSJ Filed and Sanctions Motion Served
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