We are now able to track exactly the amount of money each whistle blower recovers and the taxpayers receive , thanks to the Department of Justice’s records. As a grandRead MoreHow much does a False Claims Act whistle blower get?
Healthcare Whistle Blower?
We are pleased to pass along news of a $3,500,000 settlement in the matter of USA ex rel John Prieve vs. Mallinckrodt Inc, Tyco Healthcare Group LP, out of theRead MoreHealthcare Whistle Blower?
Workplace Injury Caused by a Third Party?
California’s workman’s compensation system has undergone major changes in the last few years. In this blog, lets examine a few ways in which you can get the “new” system toRead MoreWorkplace Injury Caused by a Third Party?
What amount of money can I request for a wrongful termination or discrimination lawsuit?
Our California employee-clients who contact us for representation in wrongful termination, discrimination, sex harassment or sex discrimination, whistle blower lawsuits often ask “what damages can I win”? While the amountRead MoreWhat amount of money can I request for a wrongful termination or discrimination lawsuit?
Can the employer remove my California Employment Discrimination Case to Federal Court?
At the risk of talking too much “inside baseball” today, I’d like to review some rules of removal of a state-court lawsuit in California for employment discrimination (such as age,Read MoreCan the employer remove my California Employment Discrimination Case to Federal Court?
Will my employer pay my attorney fees for a wage and hour lawsuit?
Under the “American” rule, each side to litigation–and this includes typical employment cases with two exceptions we’ll cover below–pays their own attorney fees. An exception of course would be suingRead MoreWill my employer pay my attorney fees for a wage and hour lawsuit?
Can I get punitive damages for wage and hour violations in California?
Under California Labor Code, wage and hour violations routinely do not allow for the awarding of punitive damages. Workers who are denied pay for overtime (time and a half forRead MoreCan I get punitive damages for wage and hour violations in California?
Is my court claim for unpaid wages too late?
Just a few days ago, a California Court of Appeals held that a claim for unpaid wages was timely filed even though the time period, or statute of limitations, hadRead MoreIs my court claim for unpaid wages too late?