Employment Litigation

Simmons Perrine Moyer Bergman attorneys represent employers and individuals before state and federal agencies, state and federal courts and in arbitration. The firm's experience extends from defending class and collective claims to the prosecution and defense of individual actions to helping discern the enforceability of competitive restrictions.  The depth and breadth of the firm's current experience may be ascertained from an examination of recent results.

Recent and Noteworthy Results:

Wright v. Ross Holdings, LLC, Case NO. LACV119917 (Dist. Ct. 2014)
Summary judgment granted in employer’s favor on former employee’s sexual harassment/hostile work environment claim.

Jackson and Adams v CRST Expedited, Inc., No. LACV73594 (Ia. Dist. Ct. 2014)
Jury verdict against drivers on their public policy discharge claims and for employer on its counterclaims, including fee award.

Eastman v. Homeland Energy Solutions, LLC, No. 3-420/12-2026 (Iowa Ct. App. 2013)
Summary judgment in employer’s favor affirmed on former employee’s wrongful discharge claim.

Red Hat and Runearth v. CRST Expedited, Inc., Case No. 1:11-cv-00041-LRR (N.D. Iowa 2012)
Summary judgment granted in employer’s favor on former employees’ claims of sexual  harassment, racial harassment, retaliation, breach of contract, and violation of the Iowa Wage Payment Collection Act.

Art’s Way Vessels, Inc., 358 NLRB No. 142 (2012) 
NLRB adopts employer’s backpay measure, affirming ALJ decision rejecting Peoria Regional Director’s overreaching proposed measure.

EEOC v CRST, 670 F.3d 897, 679 F.3d 657 (8th Cir. 2012)
Appeals court vindicates district court’s summary judgment rulings rejecting EEOC systemic sex harassment claims and sets aside, without prejudice, a $4.5 million attorney fee award to prevailing defendant.