Otis Elevator Company against plaintiff, a former employee, who brought suit in federal court alleging that the company discharged him in violation of both federal and state disability acts, age discrimination statutes and in retaliation for filing a workers compensation claim. Claims were dismissed on summary judgment. Plaintiff did not appeal the ruling. Philip Waste v. Otis Elevator Company, U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Washington

Salesman and hardware company against a national hardware distributor who claimed that the salesman, a former employee, had violated a covenant not to compete and confidentiality agreement by working for a local competitor. Claims against our clients alleged tortious interference and trademark infringement. Dismissed. Nicor v. Manor Hardware, et al., King County Superior Court, Washington

Fishing guide and non-profit conservation organization against an Alaska tour operator with claims alleging that the fishing guide, a former employee of the plaintiff, violated a covenant not to compete and confidentiality agreement by becoming the marketing director for a non-profit conservation organization that sponsors scientific expeditions in Siberia. Plaintiff also sued the non-profit organization, alleging tortious interference, conversion and misappropriation of trade secrets. Pending. Sarp v. Ward, et al., Snohomish County Superior Court, Washington

Client who was running for Sheriff and engaged in a political debate broadcast by radio. In a response to a question asked by the deputy sheriff, our client made statements reflecting negatively on the questioner's work performance and disciplinary history. The deputy sheriff sued for defamation. Summary judgment dismissed the claim. Wise v. Hunter, Skagit County Superior Court, Washington

Car dealership that terminated a 63-year-old body shop manager who had worked for ten years with the company. It was established that the termination was based on performance rather than age discrimination. Summary judgment dismissed the claim. Wilson v. Bob Byers Volvo, King County Superior Court, Washington