Verdicts by Practice Area: Commercial Litigation

Final Summary Judgment

Paul S. Jones, Partner obtained a ruling in favor of the Defendant on his Motion for Final Summary Judgment on August 22, 2006, in the United States District Court for the Middle District of Florida by the Honorable Gregory A. Presnell. The Plaintiff, Deborah Canaday, claimed in her Complaint that the Defendant, her employer, violated the provisions of the Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993, 29 U.S.C. 2611, by first failing to advise the Plaintiff of her Federally-protected rights; then by denying her leave under said Act; and finally of terminating her by reason of excessive absenteeism, which the Plaintiff claimed should have been accommodated by FMLA leaves of absence. Numerous depositions were taken of the Plaintiff’s supervisors; which evidence showed that contrary to the Plaintiff’s allegations, she was advised of the availability of medical leave under the aforementioned Act. Read More

EPL | Employment Law, Federal Practice

Defense Verdict

This case involved a lawsuit alleging Whistleblower violations and violations of the U.S Constitution and USC 1983. Plaintiff sought relief under theories of breach of contract, declaratory relief, whistle blower protection pursuant to the Florida Statutes and denial of free speech pursuant to 42. U.S.C. 1983. Defendant moved for summary judgment which was granted as to Plaintiff's claim for breach of contract and declaratory relief. The jury returned a verdict for the Defense. The Court has denied Plaintiff's Motion for New Trial and Defendant's Motion for Attorney's Fees and Costs is pending. Read More