Some example cases to note in which Bill has been engaged and resolved in favor of clients include:

• A case of identity theft obtaining complete recovery of all compromised property on behalf of the client.
• An action for wrongful termination and national origin discrimination on behalf of a client against a major financial institution.
• Claims for wrongful termination and sexual harassment by a woman against a large security services firm.
• Resolved a case of disability discrimination against a large security services firm.
• Settled a case of failure to pay overtime brought against an employer of seasonal labor.
• Several class actions alleging overtime violation against manufacturers alleging violations of the Fair Labor Standards Act and Illinois Minimum Wage Law for unpaid overtime on behalf of hourly employees in Federal court.
• The claim of sexual harassment and battery on behalf of an 18-year-old woman against a large local banking institution and its officer.
• Pregnancy discrimination and discrimination based upon sex against one of the country’s largest pharmaceutical companies leading to a favorable settlement prior to the close of proceedings before the Illinois Department of Human Rights.
• A case alleging discrimination based on sexual orientation against a large shipping company.
• Claims against a large mortgage broker in Federal Court alleging violations of the federal and state overtime laws on behalf of loan processors.
• Defended an overtime class action complaint filed in Federal Court against a client in the business of masonry and carpentry for a fraction of the total exposure faced by the client.
• Successfully defended an appeal by a majority shareholder of Exelon Enterprises Company who sought to dismiss a lawsuit filed by minority shareholders alleging breach of fiduciary duties in connection with the corporation’s merger. Carpenter v. Exelon Enterprises Company and Exelon Corporation, 399 Ill.App. 330 (1st Dist. 010).
• California Appellate Court reverses the order of trial court ordering the parties to arbitrate a dispute. Chhabra v. Ferry, California Appellate Court, Second District, Division Four, 11/16/10.
• Is currently engaged in a case with the EEOC representing the rights of an individual wrongfully terminated from a major department store chain based on her age.
• Is currently engaged in a case with the EEOC representing the rights of an individual wrongfully terminated from an institution of higher learning based on her sex and pregnancy.
• Is currently engaged in a case with the EEOC representing the rights of an individual who was wrongfully terminated from a major insurance carrier based on a disability.
• Successfully resolved a case involving the misappropriation of trade secrets and confidential information involving a major financial services company.
• Was instrumental in positioning a case for a settlement involving claims of unpaid wages and overtime in the restaurant industry.
• Successfully settled a claim of violation of a Non-Compete Agreement and fashioned relief to allow the client to continue working in his chosen industry.
• Successfully resolved a case of overtime violation brought against a Chicago employer;
• Successfully resolved a claim of discrimination brought by our client against a national credit card processing company;
• Successfully obtained full relief for an employee who was denied his earned bonuses;
• Successfully fought for and won a reversal which now grants a former employee her full benefits to unemployment compensation.