Labor

Experience

ULP, Oil Refinery v. United Steelworkers

Successfully defended company against ULP charge stemming from work rule changes.

ULP, Oil Refinery v. United Steelworkers

Successfully defended company against ULP charge alleging retaliation against Union president, refusal to hear arbitrations, and job qualifications.

ULP, Oil Refinery v. United Steelworkers

Successfully defended company against ULP charge alleging unilateral change to short term disability plan and attendance policy.

Unfair Labor Practice Charges and Section 9(c) Petition of National Labor Relations Act

We represented our client, a provider of transportation management services, in connection with unfair labor practice charges filed by individuals as well as a competing union.  Both charges were dismissed in the client's favor.  In addition, we represented the client in connection with a Section 9(c) petition of the National Labor Relations Act, petitioning for investigation and determination of representative.  This petition also was dismissed in the client's favor.

Wheatley v. Speedway SuperAmerica, LLC, (Kanawha County WV, 02-C-2460 (2004))

Lead counsel for Speedway in defense of same-sex harassment claims by a former male employee who alleged that he was harassed on the basis of his sexual orientation and failure to conform with gender stereotypes in violation of the West Virginia Human Rights Act.  The plaintiff also alleged that the harassment resulted in the constructive discharge from his employment in violation of the Act, and asserted common law claims for the tort of outrage and negligent hiring and supervision.  When it became clear that summary judgment in Speedway’s favor was a near certainty, the plaintiff agreed to dismiss his claims in exchange for a nominal settlement. 

Xi v. Procter & Gamble Co.

Won summary judgment in the Hamilton County Court of Common Pleas against claims for wrongful termination against public policy and under the Ohio Whistleblower Act.