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Halunen Law files lawsuit alleging Subway failed to protect teenage employee who was sexually abused, assaulted, drugged by registered child sex offender serving as her supervisor
Suit claims damages in excess of $50 million MINNEAPOLIS, MN: Halunen Law has sued Subway Corporation, the $10 billion global restaurant giant, and a Jamestown, North Dakota Subway Franchisee, on behalf of a teenaged former employee, C.S. who alleges she was drugged, sexually abused, and raped by her Subway supervisor—a registered sex offender and convicted …
Halunen Law Attorney Susan M. Coler shares perspectives with Bloomberg Law News on record FCA claims in 2023
Bloomberg Law News recently called upon Attorney Susan Coler’s extensive experience and deep understanding of the False Claims Act law to provide comments for its article, “Pandemic Fraud Fueled Record Year for False Claims Act Lawsuits.” Coler stated, “The ‘frightening truth’ is that the No. 1 source of FCA settlements and judgments was fraud in …
Halunen Law Wins $4.6 Million Verdict On Behalf of Client in Whistleblower Case
Halunen Law Wins $4.6 Million Verdict On Behalf of Client in Whistleblower Case In a landmark whistleblower case in Minnesota, a highly regarded former radiologist attains justice following wrongful termination for bringing safety concerns to light MINNEAPOLIS, MN (Jan. 23, 2024): A board-certified radiologist, senior shareholder, and employee of Consulting Radiologist Limited (CRL) was awarded …
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Halunen Law is co-counsel in False Claims Act whistleblower settlement for nearly $10 million
Atlantic Home Health Care settles fraud allegations related to kickback scheme and abuse of “telehealth” Washington, DC—January 6, 2024: Atlantic Home Health Care, LLC, (AHH), operating in Arizona and eight other states, agreed to pay $9.9 million to settle allegations the company deprived patients suffering from radiation exposure of needed in-home care and instead contacted …
Halunen Law welcomes attorney Kyle Hahn to its employment practice group
Halunen Law is pleased to announce that attorney Kyle Hahn has joined the firm’s employment law practice group. Kyle brings a collaborative spirit, an acute understanding of the legal process, and a steadfast determination to hold others accountable for their illegal actions. He joins a team of Halunen Law attorneys dedicated to defending the rights …
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Attorney Susan Coler offers insights in SHRM article on employment cases before the U.S. Supreme Court
Halunen Law attorney Susan Coler shared her expertise with SHRM reporter Leah Shepard on cases to be heard in the current U.S. Supreme Court session that impact employment law. These cases involve whether an involuntary transfer with no wage change can be retaliatory and whether a whistleblower must prove intent to retaliate in a case …
Halunen Law shares expertise in reasonable accommodation considerations in recent article published by Fast Company
Although there is increased awareness and effort by many employers to improve inclusivity in the workplace, it remains the case that many individuals with disabilities are forced to leave their jobs or are terminated because their employers are unwilling to address reasonable accommodation requests. The article “7 Key Accommodations Disabled Workers are Due,” offers important …
Halunen Law attorney Pamela Johnson publishes article on gender pay gap in Women On Business
In her article “The Longer a Woman’s Career, the Greater the Gender Pay Gap,” published in Women On Business, Halunen Law attorney Pamela Johnson shares insights on the recent Pew Research Center report, The Enduring Grip of the Gender Pay Gap. Citing the inverse correlation between years worked and pay equity, the report’s authors concluded …
Halunen Law Partner and FCA Attorney Susan Coler provides commentary for SHRM article on Supreme Court Whistleblower Retaliation Case
The Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) recently published anarticle on a whistleblower retaliation case to be heard by the U.S. Supreme Court. The case will examine whether a whistleblower must prove an employer acted with retaliatory intent or whether the employer has the burden to show it did not intend to retaliate. The case …
Halunen Law Welcomes Attorney Pamela Johnson to its Employment Law Practice Group
Accomplished attorney brings an impressive record to complement team Halunen Law is pleased to announce that attorney Pamela Johnson has joined the firm. Johnson brings nearly 30 years of experience and an impressive reputation for advocacy and achievement throughout her practice. In addition to practicing employment law, Pamela has guided complex cases involving intellectual property, …
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