- Counsel for defendant in case where Court of Appeal affirmed summary judgment in defendant’s favor dismissing the plaintiff’s PAGA lawsuit because he failed to provide adequate notice of his claim to LWDA before bringing the lawsuit.
- Counsel for defendant in an employment class action alleging nearly $1 billion in damages based on purported failure to reimburse employee cell phone expenses; defeated class certification and defendant’s subsequent motion for summary judgment of the named plaintiff’s individual claims was granted in defendant’s favor.
- Counsel for defendant in an employment class action against a global transportation company seeking to recover unpaid wages on behalf of nearly 100,000 putative class members for time spent in security checks while entering and exiting work; defeated class certification.
- Counsel for defendant in a bellwether jury trial involving two plaintiffs’ wage and hour and individual employment discrimination and whistleblower retaliation claims; obtained a defense verdict which positioned the remaining plaintiffs’ claims for a favorable settlement.
- Counsel for defendant in lawsuit filed by a former property manager alleging disability discrimination and wrongful termination; compelled lawsuit to arbitration and arbitrator returned a defense verdict following a 6 day arbitration.
- Obtained an injunction against former wealth manager who violated non-compete provision of partnership agreement.
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- Phone: +1 213 576 1015
- Email: ian.wright@alston.com
Whether in the board room or in court, clients rely on Ian to assure they’re in good standing on all employment-related matters. Ian recognizes the importance of training clients and their employees on employment law before any issues arise.