Minces Rankin PLLC

$2M

Disability Discrimination

Obtained total victory on behalf of Galveston County, Texas, before the 14th Court of Appeals in a case where a Sheriff’s Deputy, fired for misconduct, sued for disability discrimination. The appellate court ruled in favor of Galveston County and ordered the plaintiff to pay appellate costs.

$1.3M

Unpaid Overtime Wages

Recovered 100% of all plaintiffs’ unpaid overtime wages in a seven-year long collective action lawsuit against O’Connor & Associates. The court found 11 plaintiffs were misclassified and unlawfully denied overtime pay. Judgment affirmed by the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals.

Employment Discrimination

Obtained a unanimous jury verdict in favor of Galveston County, Texas, in a Title VII retaliation lawsuit where the plaintiff alleged sexual harassment, sex discrimination, and retaliation. Judgment rendered that plaintiff take nothing and pay court costs.

Whistleblower

Obtained a recommendation of summary judgment in favor of Galveston County, Texas, in a three-plaintiff lawsuit alleging termination in violation of the Texas Whistleblower Act and First Amendment. Plaintiffs dismissed the case to avoid prevailing party costs.

Commercial Arbitration

Obtained 100% of attorney’s fees, costs, and arbitration expenses in a $45 million complex commercial arbitration involving claims of breach of contract, breach of fiduciary duty, conversion, fraud, and fraud in the inducement.

Employment Discrimination

Obtained summary judgment in federal court in Houston in favor of the City of Bay City, Texas, on all claims asserted by plaintiffs in a four-plaintiff lawsuit that included claims of age, race, national origin, sex discrimination, and unlawful retaliation.