Victims are often unprepared for the effort it will take to recover payment after an injury. In our blog, our legal team explores common challenges victims experience during their physical and emotional recoveries, as well as best practices when pursuing a personal injury case.
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Racial Harassment Suit Against Bahama Breeze Restaurant Settles for $1.26 MillionRacial harassment and a hostile work environment based on race violate Kentucky and federal law. If you have been racially harassed on the job, call Lexington, Kentucky lawyer Robert L. Abell.
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Police Officer's Harassment Case Settles for $230,000Have you been sexually harassed on the job? Sexual harassment violates Kentucky and federal law. A police officer settled her sexual harassment case for $230,000.
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Race Bias Suit Settles for $8.9 MillionRacial slurs, racist graffiti, harsher discipline and worse assignments were some of what led to a $8.9 million settlement of a race discrimination case against Albertsons. Call Lexington, Kentucky lawyer Robert L. Abell if you have been subjected to race discrimination in your employment.
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Nursing Home Abuse Case Yields $7.75 Million VerdictYou have the means to hold the nursing home liable and accountable; Contact Lexington, Kentucky lawyer Robert Abell at 859-254-7076.
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Police Settle Overtime Case for $1.75 MillionLexington, Kentucky overtime lawyer Robert Abell discusses the $1.75 million settlement of an overtime suit by Oakland police officers.
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UPS Delivery Driver Overtime Suit Settled for $12.8 MillionLexington, Kentucky overtime lawyer Robert Abell on the $12.8 million overtime settlement by UPS delivery drivers who were employees not independent contractors.
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Unpaid Overtime and Missed Breaks Suit Against Wal-Mart Settles for $40 MillionLexington, Kentucky overtime lawyer Robert Abell on the $40 million overtime settlement against Wal-Mart based on missed meal and changing time cards.
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Paralyzed Motorcyclist Awarded $44.9 Million By JuryA motorcyclist who was paralyzed when negligently hit by a car was awarded $44.9 million in compensation for his damages. If you have been injured in a motorcycle accident, contact motorcycle accident lawyer Robert Abell.
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$51 Million Paid Out In Pension Benefits Case$51 million is to be paid out in a pension benefits case to employees of AK Steel. The class action lawsuit arose from a miscalculation in lump sum payments.
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$89 Million Drunk Driving VerdictA jury's verdict returned $89 million in a case arising from the death of a 28 year old man killed by a drunk driver.
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Retaliation Verdict for Doctor of $3.1 MillionBoth federal and Kentucky law prohibit retaliation against an employee that reports discrimination. A federal jury awarded a doctor who was retaliated against after she raised concerns of gender discrimination.
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Firefighter Captain Settles Disability Discrimination SuitDiscrimination based on an employee's perceived disability violates the Americans With Disabilities Act. A firefighter captain, who had suffered a number of seizures but was medically cleared to return to work, settled this disability discrimination suit.
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Hospital Workers Seek Wages For Working Through Meal BreaksLexington, Kentucky overtime lawyer Robert Abell on a suit by hospital workers who were not paid for work done when they worked through their meal break.
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Sad State of Kentucky Nursing Homes Detailed In Government ReportKentucky's nursing homes overall are the 15th worst in the United States. Learn more about protecting your family and loved ones from nursing home neglect and abuse.
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TV Station Employees File Suit for Unpaid Overtime & Wage ViolationsLexington, Kentucky overtime lawyer Robert Abell on a suit for overtime by TV station employees based on changed time cards and missed meal breaks.
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Hospital Whistleblower Claims She Was Fired For Reporting Unsanitary ConditionsA whistleblower lawsuit filed by a surgery tech claims she was fired for reporting unsanitary and unsafe conditions at the hospital.
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Suit Claims Retaliation for Demanding Overtime Be PaidLexington, Kentucky overtime lawyer Robert Abell on a retaliation suit by a administrative assistant who demanded she be paid overtime; call him at 859-254-7076
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Workers Pressured Not To Report Work Injuries, Government Report StatesRetaliation for reporting a work injury or safety issue is a concern for many employees. Workers report feeling pressured and threatened with discipline if they report work injuries according to OSHA. As a result, work injuries are being underreported.
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Family of Teen Killed By Tractor Trailer Receives $5.25 Million VerdictThe family of a teenager killed by a tractor trailer has received a $5.25 million jury verdict. the trucking company was liable for failing to properly train its truckdriver and allowing him to drive a tractor-trailer with defective parts.
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Whistleblower Claims Lockheed-Martin Used Defective Coating on F-22