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Case results included on this site are not a complete list of results obtained, but are illustrative of the matters handled by our attorneys. Case results depend upon a variety of factors unique to each case, and prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome.
Jury Returns Defense Verdict on Due Process Liberty Interest Claim
Dan Hartzog, Jr. obtained a defense verdict on all claims in a federal lawsuit brought by a former Police Lieutenant who was terminated a few days after he was named the next Police Chief of a City. After making the announcement, the City learned that he was under investigation by the SBI and placed him
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Community College Teacher Loses on Claims of Employment Discrimination
Dan Hartzog, Jr. obtained dismissal in an employment discrimination claim brought by a former community college teacher. Defendants obtained dismissal on the grounds that there was no adverse employment action, as plaintiff’s contract had ended, and she had failed to timely apply to teach for the following semester.
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Union Discrimination Claims Against City, Dismissed
In a case that received significant media attention, a police union and its members claimed that a City and the former Police Chief had engaged in intimidation of the union and had taken several adverse employment actions targeting union members, including termination of the former president. Plaintiffs collectively sought injunctive relief to prohibit the City
read moreREDA, Wrongful Discharge, Disability, Discrimination and Constitutional Violations Brought by Former Employee, Summary Judgment Obtained
Plaintiff filed suit alleging that she was terminated for filing a worker’s compensation claim, and was denied accommodations requested as a result of her limitations following her injury. Dan Hartzog, Jr. moved for summary judgment on the grounds that the plaintiff could not establish a causal connection between her worker’s compensation claim and her discharge,
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Excessive Force Allegation Against Individual Police Officer, 12(b)(6) dismissal
Plaintiff brought suit alleging excessive force was used by two police officers who, after obtaining a warrant, had a nurse forcefully draw blood from a DUI suspect. Plaintiff claimed that the officers choked him and threw him on the ground when he asked to see the warrant. Plaintiff named both officers as defendants in the
read moreDan Hartzog, Jr. Obtains Dismissal in Age Discrimination Suit
Dan Hartzog, Jr. obtained summary judgment in an age discrimination case brought by the former police chief against a Town. The chief was terminated at age 65. He alleged that he was terminated due to his age, and claimed that the Town Manager told him during his termination meeting that the Town Board wanted “younger
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Hartzog, Jr. Obtains Dismissal for Community College in Breach of Contract Case
Dan Hartzog, Jr. obtained summary judgment in a lawsuit filed by a former community college professor who alleged that he could not find work due to alleged statements by his former employer. Plaintiff had entered into a separation agreement with the defendant Community College after being charged with public indecency, which included a confidentiality clause. Summary
read moreHartzog, Jr. Obtains Dismissal for Town Client Facing Federal Suit
Dan Hartzog, Jr. obtained dismissal of all claims in a federal lawsuit filed by a former police officer for a Town. Plaintiff alleged that a recently elected Board member used racial language toward him while berating his work performance. Plaintiff resigned his employment due to what he considered a hostile work environment. Defendant obtained dismissal on
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Hartzog, Jr. Obtains Defense Ruling for Client Facing Retaliation Claim
Dan Hartzog, Jr. obtained a defense ruling in an administrative hearing at the Office of Administrative Hearings (OAH). This case involved an employee fired for excessive phone and internet use. Plaintiff alleged that she was actually fired in retaliation for her use of FMLA leave, and due to a disability (cancer) known to her employer. Following
read moreAll Claims Against City Dismissed in Lawsuit Brought by Former Police Officer
Dan Hartzog, Jr. obtained dismissal of all claims in a lawsuit brought by a former police officer for a City. The officer had been fired from the City for attending court for a personal matter while on duty, arriving late, and failing to prepare proper paperwork for a warrant. In response to a subsequent request
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