Representative Experience Archive
Molly Arranz and John Ochoa advised a client on potential defenses to a BIPA class action, given the uniqueness of the finger-scans allegedly captured, which may not be considered “biometric identifiers,” to pursue a dual strategy of potential reduction in class size and success on ultimate merits of the case.
Amundsen Davis has evaluated health care clients’ billing practices to determine compliance with the Anti-Kickback Statute (AKS) and Stark Law and whether any self-disclosure requirements were triggered.
Amundsen Davis defended a hospital against an employee’s claims of retaliation and sexual harassment in Illinois federal court.
Through Amundsen Davis’s aggressive motion practice and discovery, the company was able to favorably resolve the matter for a fraction of the amount alleged.
Amundsen Davis defended a not-for-profit organization against a contractor’s claims of sex discrimination at the Chicago Commission on Human Relations.
Amundsen Davis’s work prior to the trial resulting in a reduced demand, and the matter resolved for substantially less than previously sought.
Molly Arranz and John Ochoa assisted a client, who has maintained multiple locations where biometric data was allegedly captured, in an early resolution of the claims by which the exposure was significantly reduced.
Amundsen Davis defended a hospital against a former employee’s claims of FMLA interference, FMLA retaliation, and ADA discrimination in Illinois federal court.
The allegations included fraud, deception and other intentional conduct, making such a ruling particularly difficult to achieve given Illinois law and the emotions involved.
As Indianapolis Works Transition Director for the City of Indianapolis, Suzannah Overholt led the consolidation of governmental services. She designed and implemented a plan for local government reform, including the merger of the police department and law enforcement division of the sheriff’s department, as well as consolidation of township fire departments into the city fire department. She negotiated the framework of the consolidation with local and state elected officials.