RECENT SETTLEMENTS AND VERDICTS

$500,000.00 jury verdict in defamation suit in Circuit Court for Prince George's County, Maryland, Mingo, et. al. v. AFGE. et. al. (CAL No.: 22-22467)

In re District of Columbia Housing Authority and AFGE, Local 2725 (FMCS Case No.: 230505-05835) - Succesfully appealed termination of a relocation coordinator accused of fraud. Grievant awarded back pay, reinstatement and payment of attorney's fees by the arbitrator.

In re Naval Facilities Engineering Systems Command (Dep't of Navy) and AFGE, Local 1923. (FMCS Case No. 190418-06295) Successfully appealed the termination of two U.S. Department of Navy (NAVFAC) employees who were wrongfully removed from their employment. Greivants awarded over $500,000.00 in back-pay, benefits, restored leave, attorney's fees and reinstatement by the arbitrator.

$450,000.00 recovery (including rescission of loan) for homeowner who was the victim of predatory lending in Montgomery County, Maryland. Lawsuit filed in the Circuit Court for Montgomery County, Maryland.

$300,000.00 recovery in survival action filed by single, male flight attendant with no children against a District of Columbia hospital. Lawsuit filed in the District of Columbia Superior Court.

$245,000.00 recovery in a slip and fall case against British Petroleum (BP) gas station in Baltimore City, Maryland. Lawsuit filed in the Circuit Court for Baltimore City, Maryland.

$220,000.00 recovery in a slip and fall case against apartment complex owner in the District of Columbia.

$200,000.00 recovery on behalf of federal government employee in race and gender discrimination case for failing to promote eligible female African-American employee to a Senior Executive Service (SES) position. Lawsuit filed in the United States District Court for the District of Columbia.

$150,000.00 recovery for a pedestrian hit by a car in the District of Columbia.

$135,000.00 recovery for slip and fall claim in parking garage in Montgomery County, Maryland. Lawsuit filed in the Circuit Court for Montgomery County, Maryland.

$85,000.00 recovery for driver that sustained torn rotator cuff in car accident in the District of Columbia.

$75,000.00 recovery in a failure to pay overtime under a Federal Labor Standards Act claim in the District of Columbia. Lawsuit filed in the United States District Court for the District of Columbia.

$30,000.00 recovery in a dog bite claim in Prince George's County, Maryland.

Reinstatement of probationary employee to former position at Federal Energy Regulatory Commission before the Merit Systems Protection Board.