Territory Manager Sues Abbott Laboratories for Sex Harassment, Discrimination, Retaliation, Breach of Contract and Defamation Read the Complaint → Georgann Gillund, a successful Territory Manager for Abbott Laboratories for over eight years, has sued the company in Ramsey County alleging sexual harassment, discrimination based on gender and age, retaliation, breach of contract and defamation. She is represented by Lead Counsel Larry Schaefer … [Read more...]
Celebrating Attorney Jean Boler’s Contributions to Law: An Interview with Larry Schaefer
Watch the interview video → Larry Schaefer: We are here for the purpose of celebrating Jean Boler's retirement. It's both a joyous and a sad occasion. I've had the great privilege of working with Jean for many years. We've worked together both in our prior positions at Sprenger & Lang and now at Schaefer Halleen. So Jean, we wanted to just ask some basic questions of you as you're approaching this wonderful milestone and just talk to you … [Read more...]
Families First Coronavirus Response Act Provides Paid Leave Rights to Qualified Workers
The growing consensus that Americans need to stay home and otherwise practice social distancing to prevent the spread of COVID-19 has had a massive impact on workplaces. Workers are increasingly needing time away from work because of reasons related to COVID-19. The federal government took a much needed first step in responding to this reality yesterday by passing the Families First Coronavirus Response Act. The Act strengthens … [Read more...]
Schaefer Halleen Prevails on a $1.38 Million Fraud Claim in Jury Trial
Larry Schaefer and Lauren D’Cruz just completed a four-day jury trial in Denver, Colorado federal district court on behalf of a medical device account executive. Last Thursday, October 24, 2019, the jury returned a verdict finding the Defendant, Sorin CRM USA, liable for fraud in the inducement, awarding our client $1.38 MM in damages. When looking for the right advocate, you need to be sure that your legal counsel is fully prepared to … [Read more...]
BREAKING: Former Female Director Alleges Sexual Harassment Led to Her Termination
Contact Peter G. Christian Lauren D’ Cruz Schaefer Halleen, LLC 412 South Fourth Street, Suite 1050 Minneapolis, MN 55415 Phone: 612-294-2619 Email: pchristian@schaeferhalleen.com Web: www.SchaeferHalleen.com View the Complaint → Former Female Director Sues Employer Alleging That Her Participation in a Human Resources Investigation of CEO’s Sexual Harassment Led to Her Termination MINNEAPOLIS, August 8, 2019—Stacey Stein has sued … [Read more...]
