Michigan Employment Law

Koren Wagner v. Hanon Systems USA, LLC

Ann Arbor, Michigan labor law lawyers represented the Plaintiff who sued on a Fair Labor Standards Act violation theory. The Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) is a federal law that establishes national standards for minimum wage, overtime pay, recordkeeping, and child labor. Enforced by the U.S. Department of Labor (.gov), it applies to most private and public employees. Key provisions include a... More...

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LaNetra Kellar v. The Yunion, Inc.

Flint, Michigan, employment law lawyer represented the Plaintiff who sued on an employment discrimination toery. aNetra Kellar sued her former employer, The Yunion, Inc. ("Yunionâ€), for discrimination, retaliation, and wrongful termination. Yunion is a nonprofit organization that provides educational programming and family services to at-risk youth in the Detroit area. As ... More...

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Alexandria Parrotta v. Island Resort and Casino

Marquette, Michigan, employment law lawyer represented the Plaintiff on a wrongful termination theory. lexandria Parrotta sued her employer, the Island Resort and Casino, for allegedly forcing her to resign rather than accommodating her needs as a new mother. But it turns out that the Casino is owned and operated by the Hannahville ndian Community, a federally recognized Indian tribe. So... More...

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Charles Bozzo v. Jennifer Nanasy, et al.

Grand Rapids, Michigan, employment law lawyer represented the Plaintiff who sued on a civil rights violation theory under 42 U.S.C. 1983. rles Bozzo was fired from his job as a correctional officer with the Michigan Department of Corrections after a coworker accused him of making harassing comments. Years later, he sued two MDOC employees under 42 U.S.C. Â§ 1983, claiming that the p... More...

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Dorothy Bivens v. Zep, Inc.

Detroit, Michigan employment law lawyer represented the Plaintiff who sued on a retaliation theory. After being fired from her job as a sales representative, Dorothy Bivens sued her employer, Zep, Inc., asserting claims under Title VII and Michigan law. According to Bivens, the company created a hostile work environment based on the actions of a company client. And when she complained abo... More...

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Kenneth James Lowe v. Walbro, LLC

Bay City, Michigan employment law lawyer represented the Plaintiff who sued on an age discrimination theory. In June 2018, Kenneth Lowe was fired from his job at Walbro LLC. Lowe was 60 years old at the time and had worked at Walbro for more than four decades. He responded by filing this diversity-of-citizenship lawsuit against Walbro, alleging that the company had violated Michigan's Ell... More...

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Matthew Waleyko v. Carols Del Toro

Providence, Rhode Island personal injury lawyer represented the Plaintiff who sued on a civil rights violation theory. he Naval Undersea Warfare Center ("the Warfare Center"), a division of the U.S. Navy focused on the research and development of submersible weapons systems, asked Appellant Matthew Waleyko to resign at the end of his two-year term of probationary employment. After his ter... More...

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Dawn Hayes v. Clariant Plastics & Coatings USA, Inc.

Grand Rapids, Michigan employment law lawyer represented the Plaintiff who sued on a job discrimination theory. After 25 years of employment at Plastics & Coatings USA, Inc. it fired Dawn Hayes from her job as a warehouse logistics clerk. The company claims that she was laid off as part of a workforce reduction program; Hayes argues that she was terminated because of her gender and age. H... More...

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Aaron Pulsifer v. Westshore Christian Academy

Grand Rapids, Michigan employment law lawyer represented the Plaintiff who sued on a job discrimination theory. Aaron Pulsifer was fired from his job as the Dean of Students and Assistant Principal at Westshore Christian Academy. He then sued the Academy under a variety of state and federal laws that prohibit discriminatory employment practices. Westshore Christian Academy is a ... More...

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Michael Gruber v. Wolf Creek Productions, Inc., al.

Corunna, Michigan employment law lawyers represented the parties in a breach of contract dispute. On May 31, 2016, the individual defendants, Nichols, Sherrill, and Nelson, terminated Gruber from his position as an employee and board member of defendant Wolf Creek, which is a company that produces television shows about hunting and fishing. Gruber's termination stemmed from his receipt o... More...

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Dalene Webb and John Webb v. Hillsdale Hospital, et al.

Hillsdale, Michigan personal injury lawyer represented the Plaintiff who sued in medical malpractice negligence theories. This was an action alleging medical negligence, vicarious liability, and loss of consortium, plaintiffs, Darlene and John Webb, appeal as on leave granted,[1] the stipulated order dismissing plaintiffs' claims with prejudice. Plaintiffs challenge the circuit court... More...

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In re Rodriguez/Rodriguez-Perez

Detroit, Michigan family law lawyer represented the Defendant in a termination of parental rights proceeding. This case arises from the termination of respondent's parental rights to his children, KR, LR, and CR. In November 2020, the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) petitioned the trial court to remove the children from respondent's care.[1] DHHS alleged that police found t... More...

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Annette McEachin v. Reliance Standard Life Insurance Company

<h2> Detroit, Michigan employment law lawyer represented the Plaintiff who sued the Defendant on a wrongful denial of E.R.I.S.A. benefits. </h2> In February 2017, two years into McEachin's employment as a human resources manager at Perceptron, Inc., a car accident seriously injured her. She left the job, and within months submitted a disability claim to Reliance, citing "[... More...

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Leon Duckett v. Conti Corporation

<h2> Detroit, Michigan civil rights job discrimination lawyer represented the Plaintiff. </h2> Civil rights laws that prohibit job discrimination include: Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 Prohibits employment discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, or national origin. This law applies to all aspects of employment, including hiring, fi... More...

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Shari Lynn Oliver v. Matthew Warren Oliver

<h2> Mount Clemens, Michigan divorce lawyers represented the Plaintiff and Defendant in a marriage dissolution case. </center> The parties married in March 2011. At that time, plaintiff owned a home in Waterford and defendant owned a home in Clinton Township. They lived in defendant's Clinton Township home after the marriage and converted plaintiff's Waterford home to rental prope... More...

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<h1> United States of America v. Christopher Niebel </h1>

<h2><center> Detroit, Michigan criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with Pandemic Relief Fraud Scheme </center><center> Allen Park Man Sentenced to Over 5 Years in Prison for Pandemic Relief Fraud Scheme</h2></center> </h2></center> An Allen Park resident was sentenced t... More...

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Dwaylon Alexander v. RJH Transportation LLC, et al.

Detroit, Michigan employment law lawyers represented the Plaintiff who sue the Defendants on Fair Labor Standards Act violation theories.... More...

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Zelma Motley v. Metro Man I, Inc., et al.

Detroit, Michigan civil rights lawyers represented the Plaintiff who sued the Defendant on a 29 U.S.C. 621 Job Discrimination (Age) violation theory. On May 26, 2020, Plaintiff Zelma Motley filed a complaint alleging claims under the Americans with Disabilities Act ("ADAâ€), the Michigan Elliott-Larsen Civil Rights Act ("MELCRAâ€), and the Michigan Persons with Disabilities... More...

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Heather McGlone v. Evans Distribution Systems, Inc.

Detroit, Michigan employment law lawyer represented the Plaintiff who sued the Defendant on a Family and Medical Leave Act violation theory. "The Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) is a federal law in the United States that entitles eligible employees to take unpaid, job-protected leave for certain family and medical reasons. Here's a breakdown of the key points: Eligibility:<b... More...

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Javier Jeremias Barrios Mazariegos, et al. v. Elite Home and Stone Supply Inc., et al.

Grand Rapids, Michigan employment law lawyer represented the Plaintiffs who sued the Defendants on 29:201 Fair Labor Standards Act violation. "The Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) is a federal law that establishes minimum wage, overtime pay, recordkeeping, and child labor standards affecting full-time and part-time workers in the private sector and in federal, state, and local governments... More...

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Christie Poitra v. Michigan States University

Grand Rapids, Michigan civil rights lawyer represented the Plaintiff who sued the Defendant on a 42:2000e Job Discrimination (Employment) theory. "Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (42 U.S.C. Â§Â§ 2000e et seq.), also known as the Equal Employment Opportunity Act (EEO Act), is a federal law in the United States that prohibits employment discrimination based on race, color, rel... More...

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Michael Lubin v. FCA US, LLC

Flint, Michigan civil rights lawyer represented the Plaintiff who sued the Defendant on a 2000e job discrimination theory. "FCA US LLC designs, engineers, manufactures, and sells vehicles. The Company offers passenger cars, utility vehicles, mini-vans, trucks and commercial vans. Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (42 U.S.C. Â§Â§ 2000e et seq.), also known as the Equal... More...

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Najean Lucky v. Landmark Medical of Michigan, P.C.

Detroit, Michigan employment law lawyer represented the Plaintiff who sued the Defendant on a civil rights violation theory.... More...

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Cherese Johnson v. Louis DeJoy, Postmaster General of the United States

Detroit, Michigan civil rights lawyer represented Plaintiff who sued Defendant on an employment discrimination theory. Plaintiff has been employed by the United States Postal Service since 2005. (Johnson Dep., ECF 19-2, PageID.168.) She became a full-time carrier for the Postal Service in May 2013[1]. (Id.) She brings claims for discrimination, retaliation and harassment from 2014 through... More...

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Joy Sampson v. Flx N Gate Nine Mile, L.L.C.

Detroit, Michigan civil rights lawyers represented Plaintiff who sued Defendant on an employment discrimination theory. On October 16, 2015, Plaintiff-Debtor Nicole Newman ("Plaintiff") filed an adversary complaint against Defendants asserting the following claims: 1) an individual claim for negligence in the attorney-client relationship pursuant to Ohio common law [Adv. Doc. 1, ¶¶ 101-... More...

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Karen Zarza v. University of Michigan, Board of Regents

Flint, Michigan civil rights lawyer represented Plaintiff who sued Defendant on an employment discrimination theory. Karen Zarza worked for the University of Michigan from 2003 to 2017. She maintained a clean record with her superiors. For much of her tenure, she held a custodial supervisor role, managing between 15 and 20 janitors and custodians. 2 Robert Taylor was... More...

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Keath Bartynski v. City of Highland Park, Michigan

Detroit, Michigan civil rights lawyer represented Plaintiff who sued Defendant on a civil rights violation theory. Plaintiff Keath Bartynski brings this 42 U.S.C. Â§ 1983 action against Defendant City of Highland Park. Am. Compl. (Dkt. 9). Bartynski was employed by the City as a police officer from June 2015 to June 2019. Def. Bartynski Dep. at 9, 34 (Dkt. 39-2); Letter of Resignat... More...

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Dezerae Duranso v. Yellow Corporation

Bay City, Michigan civil rights lawyer represented Plaintiff who sued Defendant on an employment discrimination theory. The laws enforced by EEOC makes it unlawful for Federal agencies to discriminate against employees and job applicants on the bases of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or age. A person who files a complaint or participates in an investigation of an... More...

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Salathiel Thomas v. Wayne County Community College District

Detroit, Michigan civil rights lawyer represented Plaintiff who sued defendant on an employment discrimination theory. Plaintiff began working for Defendant as a Records Technician in 1987. Defendant has multiple campuses and facilities throughout Wayne County, including three campuses in the City of Detroit and a campus in Belleville (the Ted Scott Campus). Plaintiff worked at the E... More...

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Paul Cordell v. Sharco Express, LLC

Detroit, Michigan civil rights lawyer represented Plaintiff who sued Defendant on an employment discrimination theory. ... More...

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Dajuan Dickerson v. Derrick Muhammad

Detroit, Michigan civil rights lawyer represented Plaintiff who sued Defendant on an employment discrimination theory. ... More...

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Carla Merriwether v. Temple Plaza Hotel, Inc.

Detroit, Michigan employment law lawyer represented Plaintiff who sued Defendant on a Fair Labor Standards Act violation theory. Plaintiffs' lawsuit includes fifteen individuals who were employed as dancers at the Bouzouki, owned by Defendants Temple Plaza Hotel, Inc. ("Templeâ€) and Temple's sole shareholder Kefallinos. [ECF No. 32, PageID.324]. Plaintiffs say... More...

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Adegboyega Adeseye v. UCC Management

Flint, Michigan employment law lawyer represented Plaintiff who sued Defendant on an employment discrimination theory. Plaintiff Adegboyega Adeseye, who is African American and a manager for Defendant.... More...

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Kristal Scott v. City of Detroit

Detroit, Michigan civil rights lawyer represented Plaintiff who sued Defendants on wrongful termination theories. Scott-formerly employed as a police officer with Detroit Police Department-brought this case on allegations that she was forced to retire in September 2017 without proper medical care or accommodation for her disability. Scott alleges that Bryant denied Scott medical treatment... More...

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Donna Lynne Brown v. Barclays Bank Delaware

Flint, Michigan consumer credit lawyer represented Plaintiff who sued Defendant on a Fair Credit Reporting Act violation theory. The Act (Title VI of the Consumer Credit Protection Act) protects information collected by consumer reporting agencies such as credit bureaus, medical information companies and tenant screening services. Information in a consumer report cannot be provided to any... More...

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Rane R. Walker II v. Lincoln National Life Insurance Company

Ann Arbor, Michigan employment law lawyer represented Plaintiff who sued Defendant on an E.R.I.S.A. plan violation claiming a right to employee benefits. The Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (ERISA) is a federal law that sets minimum standards for most voluntarily established retirement and health plans in private industry to provide protection for individuals in these plan... More...

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Hothman Misane, et al. v. City of Bangor, Michigan, et al.

Grand Rapids, Michigan civil rights lawyers represented Plaintiffs who sued Defendants on employment discrimination theories. Plaintiffs Hothman Misane, Tyler Sleep, and Jerol Williams filed a complaint alleging eleven different but related counts against Defendants Tommy Simpson, Scott Graham, Darren Williams, and the City of Bangor." Misane v. City of Bango. Misane, Sleep,... More...

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Vincent Porter v. National Football League Players Association

Flint, Michigan labor/employment lawyer represented Plaintiff wrongful termination and harassment. "Vincent Porter was suspended from being an NFL agent by the National Football League Players Association ('NFLPA') after he was criminally indicted. He successfully appealed his suspension through arbitration and now brings state-law claims alleging that the NFLPA acted tortiously in suspen... More...

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Jeramiah L. Glowacki v. O'Reilly Auto Enterprises, LLC

Grand Rapids, Michigan civil rights lawyer represented Plaintiff who sued Defendant on a job discrimination theory. <table> <h1> <center> <img width="300" src="http://www.morelawtv.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/Grand_RapidsFED.gif" alt="Federal Courthouse - Grand Rapids, Michigan"> Federal Courthouse - Grand Rapids, Michigan <a font="red" href="htt... More...

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Polina Milman v. Fieger & Feiger, P.C., et al.

Detroit, Michigan civil rights lawyer represented Plaintiff who sued Defendant on a Family and Medical Leave Act violation theory. <table> <h1> <center> <a font="red" href="https://www.morelaw.com/michigan/news/detroit/" target="_new">MoreLaw Legal News For Detroit</a> </center> </h1> </table> </center> In March 2020, Fieger & Fieger, P.C., terminated Polina Milman immediately after she ma... More...

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