Wiggins, Childs, Pantazis, Fisher & Goldfarb, LLC

$6

Mass Torts

Default judgment entered against Iran for materially and directly supporting al Qaeda in the 9/11 attacks, holding them legally responsible for damages to hundreds of family members.

$500

Mass Torts

Iranian companies forfeited a Midtown office tower worth more than $500 million to people who successfully sued Iran for damages over terrorist attacks, including 9/11. This was a result of a prior $6 Billion default judgment.

$50M

Wage and Hour

Jury Verdict for Class of 1,400 regarding misclassification of Store Managers as exempt employees under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA).

$19

Wage and Hour

A Nebraska Federal Judge entered a $19 million judgment against Tyson Foods Inc. in a class action brought by meat processing-line workers who said the company didn’t pay them for time spent donning and doffing protective gear.

$5

Wage and Hour

A federal judge ordered Tyson Foods to pay nearly $5 million in damages because the meatpacker failed to compensate workers at its Dakota City beef plant while they put on and took off protective clothing.

$4

Employment Discrimination

Jury verdict against the D.C. Department of Parks and Recreation regarding sexual harassment and retaliation claims of a former lifeguard. The plaintiff alleged consistent sexual harassment by her supervisor and retaliation (fired) after complaining.