Biometric Privacy and Other Class Actions

• Represented third-party logistics provider in voluntary dismissal of putative class action under state biometric information privacy statute.  Carmello v. FedEx Supply Chain, Inc., No. 19-cv-08115 (N.D. Ill. 2020).
• Represented hospital in dismissal of putative class action under state biometric information privacy statute. Gray v. Univ. of Chicago Med. Ctr. et al., 2020 WL 1445608 (N.D. Ill. 2020).
• Represented technology vendor in voluntary dismissal of putative class actions under state biometric information privacy statute.  Crooms et al. v. Southwest Airlines Co. et al., No. 19-cv-02149 (N.D. Ill. 2019).
• Represented communications infrastructure service provider in putative class action under state biometric information privacy statute. Zhirovetskiy v. Zayo Group, LLC, 17-CH-09323 (Cir. Ct. Cook County, IL 2018).
• Represented manufacturer in voluntary dismissal of putative class action under state biometric information privacy statute.  Valladares v. Alvarado Manufacturing Co., Inc., No. 17-cv-06052 (N.D. Ill. 2017).
• Represented technology vendor in voluntary dismissal of putative class actions under state biometric information privacy statute.  Doporcyk v. Roundy’s Supermarkets, Inc. et al., 17-cv-05250 (N.D. Ill. 2017).
• Represented electronic locker concessionaire in dismissal of putative class action under state biometric information privacy statute. McCollough v. Smarte Carte, Inc., 2016 WL 4077108 (N.D. Ill. 2016).
• Represented supermarket chain in putative class action involving calculation of sales tax on manufacturer reimbursed coupons. Wong v. New Albertson’s, Inc., No. 15 C 1732 (N.D. Ill. 2015).
  
  

Trade & Professional Associations

• Represented medical specialty society in dismissal of claims by operator of birthing center involving collaborative practice arrangements. Williston v. Vasterling et al., 536 S.W.3d 321 (Mo. Ct. App. 2017).
• Represented professional medical association on appeal of claims by member stemming from discipline for improper expert witness testimony. Barrash v. Am. Ass’n of Neurological Surgeons, 812 F.3d 416 (5th Cir. 2016).
• Represented professional medical association in connection with petition for writ of certiorari by member challenging discipline for professional misconduct. Ioppolo v. Rumana et al., 135 S. Ct. 1896 (U.S. 2015).
• Represented medical specialty society in dismissal of claims for alleged violations of federal antitrust laws. Vincent v. Utah Plastic Surgery Soc’y et al., 621 Fed. Appx. 5462015 (10th Cir. 2015).
• Represented professional medical association on appeal of claims by former member for suspension of membership. Brandner v. Am. Ass’n of Orthopaedic Surgeons, 760. F.3d 627 (7th Cir. 2014).
• Represented medical specialty society in filing amicus brief concerning application of peer review privilege to medical expert witness testimony . In re Higby, 414 S.W. 3d 771 (Tex. App. Ct. 2013).
• Represented medical specialty society in dismissal of trademark infringement action by individual claiming to be domain name holder. Ezzo v. Google, Inc. et al., No. 09 CV 159 (M.D. FL. 2010).
• Represented medical specialty society in dismissal of multi-district litigation involving hormone replacement therapies. Doefler v. Wyeth, Inc. et al., MDL No. 4:03-cv-1507 (E.D. Ark. 2008).
  
  

Restrictive Covenants, IP and Trade Secrets

• Represented manufacturer in action against former employee for undisclosed operation of a competing company. Beemak Plastics, LLC v. Topping et al., 19 CH 01704 (Cir. Ct. Cook County, IL 2019).
• Obtained temporary restraining order and preliminary injunction on behalf of specialty pharmacy against former employee and competitor for misappropriation of trade secrets. BriovaRx, LLC. v. Savedra et al., No. H-13-3056 (S.D. Tex. 2014).
• Obtained permanent injunction on behalf of telecommunications solutions provider against former employee to enforce restrictive covenants. PCTelWorx, Inc. v. Mize et al., No. 13 CVS 1146 (N.C. Sup. Ct. 2013).
• Obtained injunctive relief on behalf of product development company against former employees who started competing business. Ignite USA, LLC v. LeapFrog Prod. Dev., LLC, No. 09 CH 16274 (Cir. Ct. Cook County, IL 2010).
• Represented HR management consulting firm in a trade secrets case against former employees who resigned en masse to work for a competitor. Hewitt Assoc., LLC v. Mitchell et al., Case No. 30-2010-00338832 (Cal. Sup. Ct. 2010).
• Represented manufacturer in connection with action against former executives for breach of restrictive covenants and fiduciary duties. Mueller Ind., Inc. v. Berkman et al., 927 N.E.2d 794 (Ill. App. Ct. 2010).
• Represented architectural firm in defense of copyright action resulting in favorable settlement after dismissal of claims by competitor. Kluber Skahan & Assoc., Inc. v. Cordogan, Clark & Assoc., Inc. et al., 2009 WL 466812 (N.D. Ill. 2009).
• Represented commercial artist in defense of suit by publisher of greeting cards resulting in favorable settlement after defeating motion for injunctive relief. Recycled Paper Greetings, Inc. v. Davis, 533 F. Supp. 2d 798 (N.D. Ill. 2008).
• Represented executive in defense of suit by former employer to enforce restrictive covenants in employment agreement. ADP, Inc. v. Rogalski, No. ESX-L-56920-08 (N.J. Super. Ct. Law Div. 2008).
• Represented manufacturer against former employees and competitor in trade secrets misappropriation and restrictive covenant case. Clarcor, Inc. v. Muennich et al., 07-cv-189 (S.D. Ohio 2007).
• Represented medical practice in action to enforce physician restrictive covenants in employment agreements. Mohanty v. St. John Heart Clinic, 866 N.E.2d 85 (Ill. 2006).
  
  

Other Business Contracts/Torts

• Obtained summary judgment in favor of telecommunications provider in defense of defamation suit by former employee. Powell v. XO Commc’ns, LLC et al., 2012 WL 5428716 (N.D. Ill. 2012).
• Represented energy company in dismissal of employment contract dispute brought by former Chief Executive Officer. Sullivan v. Leor Energy LLC, 600 F.3d 542 (5th Cir. 2010).
• Obtained summary judgment in favor of medical practice in defense of suit by former shareholder physician seeking to invalidate corporate action. Kern v. Arlington Ridge Pathology, S.C. et al., 893 N.E.2d 999 (Ill. App. Ct. 2008).
• Represented publishing company in dismissal of multimillion dollar defamation case by former executive. Rose v. Hollinger Int’l, Inc., 889 N.E.2d 644 (Ill. App. Ct. 2008).
• Represented political action committee in dismissal of defamation suit brought by candidate for the Illinois Supreme Court. Maag v. Chicagoland Chamber of Commerce, 2006 WL 408231 (S.D. Ill. 2006).