Employment, sexual harassment and wrongful termination disputes. Served as a hearing officer for division of $2,500,000 among 437 claimants in a settlement of an employment dispute. Served on a contractually established panel for arbitration of contract disputes between Kennecott Utah Copper and the Unions representing Kennecott workers.
Employment Litigation
Sexual Harassment
Currently in full-time ADR practice, including mediation, arbitration, insurance appraisal proceedings, neutral evaluation, mini-trials, factual investigation of sexual harassment / discrimination claims and all other forms of alternative dispute resolution.
Many personal injury claims, including car accidents, product liability claims, workplace injuries, railroad injuries (crossing and FELA) and premises liability claims involving brain injuries, back and neck injuries, and many other injuries.
Medical Malpractice
Trial attorney from the time admitted to the Bar in 1975 until becoming a District Judge in 1982. Practice was predominantly litigation in the areas of personal injury, property damage, medical malpractice (hospital liability), insurance, civil rights, construction and surety.