SANFORD HEISLER SHARP


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Sanford Heisler Sharp Files $10 Million Religious & Age Discrimination, Retaliation Suit Against Teachers College, Columbia University for Muslim Faculty Member Denied Tenure - Track Positions

Retrieved on: 
Wednesday, April 17, 2024
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The Complaint alleges that Teachers College discriminated against Dr. Sabic-El-Rayess, a 48-year-old Muslim woman, by repeatedly denying her a promotion to a tenure-track role because of her Muslim religion and age.

Key Points: 
  • The Complaint alleges that Teachers College discriminated against Dr. Sabic-El-Rayess, a 48-year-old Muslim woman, by repeatedly denying her a promotion to a tenure-track role because of her Muslim religion and age.
  • Dr. Sabic-El-Rayess is represented by Sanford Heisler Sharp’s Chairman David Sanford, Partner Melinda Koster, and Senior Litigation Counsel Alok Nadig, as well as Deborah Rhode Civil Rights Fellow Hoda Katebi.
  • “Teachers College’s mistreatment of Dr. Sabic-El-Rayess demonstrates that it is paying lip service to its professed values of diversity and inclusion,” said Sanford.
  • For example, when Dr. Sabic-El-Rayess applied for a tenure-track position in 2012, a Hiring Committee member probed into her Muslim background.

Sanford Heisler Sharp Files Four New Federal Tort Claims Act Administrative Complaints Against the Army and DoD on Behalf of Victims of Army Doctor Who Sexually Abused Patients

Retrieved on: 
Tuesday, March 19, 2024
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The Federal Tort Claims Act is a federal statute that permits individuals to bring legal claims against federal agencies for torts committed by agency personnel.

Key Points: 
  • The Federal Tort Claims Act is a federal statute that permits individuals to bring legal claims against federal agencies for torts committed by agency personnel.
  • Prior to filing an FTCA complaint in court, the individual must first file an administrative complaint with the agency at fault.
  • Today, Sanford Heisler Sharp has initiated the FTCA legal process for four additional clients by filing administrative complaints against the Army.
  • I continue to get calls from victims with remarkably similar stories about how they were sexually violated by Dr. Stockin.

Court Substantially Denies United Healthcare’s Motion for Summary Judgment in ERISA Class Action: Case Moves to Trial

Retrieved on: 
Wednesday, March 13, 2024
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MINNEAPOLIS, March 13, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Judge John Tunheim of the U.S. District Court for the District of Minnesota has substantially denied UnitedHealth Group’s Motion for Summary Judgment in the case of Kim Snyder v. UnitedHealth.

Key Points: 
  • MINNEAPOLIS, March 13, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Judge John Tunheim of the U.S. District Court for the District of Minnesota has substantially denied UnitedHealth Group’s Motion for Summary Judgment in the case of Kim Snyder v. UnitedHealth.
  • In opposing summary judgment, Sanford Heisler Sharp, among other things, introduced compelling evidence that raises doubt about United’s motivation for retaining the Plan’s multi-billion-dollar investment in the Wells Fargo Target Fund Suite.
  • In October 2022 the Court certified the case as a class action.
  • Plaintiff’s allegations included a detailed chronology of UnitedHealth’s decision-making behind closed doors, including the role played by UnitedHealth’s CFO, John Rex.

Court Grants Final Approval in General Electric ERISA Case

Retrieved on: 
Monday, March 11, 2024
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BOSTON, March 11, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Judge Indira Talwani of the United States District Court for the District of Massachusetts has granted final approval of a $61 million cash settlement in IN RE: GE ERISA LITIGATION.

Key Points: 
  • BOSTON, March 11, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Judge Indira Talwani of the United States District Court for the District of Massachusetts has granted final approval of a $61 million cash settlement in IN RE: GE ERISA LITIGATION.
  • Subsequently, other firms joined and co-litigated the matter on behalf of a nationwide class for almost 8 years through hard fought litigation and settlement.
  • “This is the largest settlement ever in an ERISA case alleging a retirement plan improperly offered proprietary funds.
  • “This was a long and hard-fought case and illustrates that Sanford Heisler Sharp will go the distance and is in these cases for the long haul,” Field said.

Sanford Heisler Sharp Files Opposition in Response to Government’s Argument that the Rape of a Civilian Mariner by the Captain of a U.S. Navy Ship Should Be Addressed as Workers’ Compensation Because it Falls within the Performance of Her Job Duties

Retrieved on: 
Monday, March 4, 2024
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These motions are the latest in the sexual assault case that was first filed on November 29, 2023 in federal court in New Jersey against the United States.

Key Points: 
  • These motions are the latest in the sexual assault case that was first filed on November 29, 2023 in federal court in New Jersey against the United States.
  • As stated in the Opposition, in addition to being morally reprehensible, this argument is neither factually accurate nor legally defensible.
  • Ms. Dominguez’s Opposition notes that the government’s position is offensive to civilian mariners and society’s notion of decent working conditions.
  • The United States has waived sovereign immunity under the Suits in Admiralty Act and the Public Vessels Act.

Sanford Heisler Sharp’s H. Vincent McKnight Elected Board Chair of The Anti-Fraud Coalition and Taxpayers Against Fraud in DC

Retrieved on: 
Wednesday, February 21, 2024
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McKnight is Co-Chair of Sanford Heisler Sharp’s Whistleblower & Qui Tam Practice, Co-Managing Partner of the firm’s Washington, DC, office and the firm’s Co-Ombudsperson.

Key Points: 
  • McKnight is Co-Chair of Sanford Heisler Sharp’s Whistleblower & Qui Tam Practice, Co-Managing Partner of the firm’s Washington, DC, office and the firm’s Co-Ombudsperson.
  • His practice focuses on representing corporate whistleblowers who have exposed government contract procurement fraud, banking misconduct, securities fraud, and other corporate malfeasance.
  • “I am honored to be chosen as Chair of The Anti-Fraud Coalition’s and Taxpayers Against Fraud’s Board,” McKnight said.
  • “Vince has been an active, dedicated advocate for whistleblowers throughout his career,” said David Sanford, Chairman of Sanford Heisler Sharp.

Sanford Heisler Sharp Files Federal Torts Claims Act Administrative Complaint Against the Marine Corps on Behalf of Teenaged Victim Who Was Sexually Abused by Marine Recruiter

Retrieved on: 
Thursday, February 15, 2024
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The Federal Torts Claims Act is a federal statute that permits individuals to bring legal claims against federal agencies for torts committed by their employees.

Key Points: 
  • The Federal Torts Claims Act is a federal statute that permits individuals to bring legal claims against federal agencies for torts committed by their employees.
  • Prior to filing an FTCA complaint in court, the individual must first file an administrative complaint with the agency at fault.
  • As alleged in the complaint, the conduct escalated and Champagne sexually assaulted Jane Doe and began stalking her.
  • We believe that the Marines knew Gunnery Sergeant Champagne had a history of sexual assault but nonetheless allowed him to oversee teenaged recruits.

Sanford Heisler Sharp Announces Leadership Transitions, Promotions

Retrieved on: 
Wednesday, January 17, 2024
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NEW YORK, Jan. 17, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The new year brought new titles and responsibilities to Sanford Heisler Sharp’s leadership team, as well as a transition of roles and new support personnel firmwide.

Key Points: 
  • NEW YORK, Jan. 17, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The new year brought new titles and responsibilities to Sanford Heisler Sharp’s leadership team, as well as a transition of roles and new support personnel firmwide.
  • “We are fortunate to have an abundance of leadership talent and experience across our national platform,” said David Sanford, Co-Founder and Chairman of the firm.
  • “The depth of our partners’ skills allows us to rotate these responsibilities and maintain very strong management, mentoring, and accountability firmwide.
  • The firm launched an Executive Representation Practice Group led by David Sanford, Russell Kornblith, Kate Mueting, and Janette Wipper.

Sanford Heisler Sharp Names Thiru Vignarajah Baltimore Office Managing Partner

Retrieved on: 
Monday, January 8, 2024
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BALTIMORE, Md., Jan. 08, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Sanford Heisler Sharp today announced Thiru Vignarajah became the firm’s new Baltimore Managing Partner on January 1, 2024.

Key Points: 
  • BALTIMORE, Md., Jan. 08, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Sanford Heisler Sharp today announced Thiru Vignarajah became the firm’s new Baltimore Managing Partner on January 1, 2024.
  • Prior to that, he was a litigation partner in DLA Piper’s Baltimore office.
  • “Thiru brings to our firm exceptional trial experience, as well as most impressive BigLaw, complex litigation, prosecutorial, and management skills,” said David Sanford, Co-Founder and Chairman of the firm.
  • Vignarajah is well-known in Baltimore, where he has previously run for public office and recently announced his interest in the possibility of a second run for mayor of the city.

Dr. Christine Johnson McPhail, President Of North Carolina HBCU, Alleges Discrimination and Retaliation Against University and Board Of Trustees

Retrieved on: 
Tuesday, December 19, 2023
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Dr. McPhail alleges that Saint Augustine’s University and its Board of Trustees (collectively, the “University”) subjected her and other Black women to discrimination.

Key Points: 
  • Dr. McPhail alleges that Saint Augustine’s University and its Board of Trustees (collectively, the “University”) subjected her and other Black women to discrimination.
  • In February 2021, after what the University described as “an extensive national search,” Dr. McPhail was selected to serve as its thirteenth president.
  • Saint Augustine’s, founded in 1867, is an Historically Black College and University (HBCU) located in Raleigh, North Carolina.
  • “Dr.