EMPLOYMENT LITIGATION

Scandaglia Ryan attorneys represent employers in all types of employment litigation in state and federal courts across the country as well as in a variety of alternative dispute resolution formats. We defend employers in matters involving claims of employment discrimination, harassment, retaliation, wrongful termination, wage and hour violations, ERISA and employee benefits, and federal and state regulatory compliance. We also prosecute and defend claims relating to misappropriation of trade secrets and confidential information, breach of employment agreements, breach of fiduciary duty, unfair competition, defamation and other employment-related torts.

In addition, we regularly counsel clients on a variety of employment-related matters including the negotiation of employment agreements, severance agreements, confidentiality agreements and agreements relating to the purchase of shares in the context of private, closely-held corporations. We also have conducted sensitive internal investigations involving allegations of misappropriated funds by corporate officers or breaches of fiduciary duty among partners or corporate officers, and pursued those matters to resolution.

Representative Matters

• Represented a leading toy manufacturer in numerous employment litigation matters, including the successful defense and resolution of multiple discrimination claims.
• Represented a Chicago-based alternative electric supplier, one of country’s fastest growing companies, in numerous employment litigation matters, including the successful defense and resolution of employment discrimination, wrongful termination and wage and benefits claims. Also counseled and represented our client in the negotiation and enforcement of numerous employment, confidentiality and severance agreements, and in connection with the redemption of minority shareholder’s ownership interest in company.
• Represented the owner of luxury hotels in numerous employment litigation matters, including the successful defense and resolution of multiple discrimination claims.
• Representing a major flexible packaging company in a racial and gender discrimination suit. Obtained an order dismissing former executive of the client as an individual defendant.
• Represented a major printing company in action seeking emergency injunctive relief and damages against a former executive and competitor based on trade secret claims.
• Defended a new commercial finance firm and its founding officers and shareholders against claims of misappropriation of trade secrets, breach of fiduciary duty and breach of employment agreements.