Results

The firm has obtained the following results in representative matters handled since its inception:

  • The firm obtained a final summary judgment for its client in a state-wide class action alleging violations of California Business and Professions Code Section 17200 and breach of contract relating to operation of a franchise payroll system. The case was litigated in the Superior Court for Imperial County, California for three years before the trial court dismissed all claims against our client on summary judgment. Kimberly Aleksick v. 7-Eleven, Inc., No. ECU03615 (Imperial County Superior Court, California). [click here to review]
  • The firm successfully resolved a two-year Department of Labor OFCCP investigation and audit of a government contractor client's affirmative action plan with a conciliation agreement that resulted in no financial penalties or back wages.
  • In a case alleging negligent hiring, negligent retention and assault in the Circuit Court for the City of Richmond, the firm prevailed on a plea in bar arguing that the claims were precluded by the exclusive remedy provisions of the Virginia Workers’ Compensation Act. The case was dismissed with prejudice.
  • The firm obtained the dismissal of all claims against its franchisor client in the Los Angeles Superior Court and successfully defended the judgment on appeal to the California Court of Appeal. The case involved tortious interference with contract and prospective economic advantage claims in connection with the sale of a franchise. Stephanie Price v. 7-Eleven, Inc., et al., No. B212597 (Cal. Ct. App., 2d Dist., 2009) (unpublished). [click here to review]
  • The firm was successful in prosecuting an appeal to the Virginia Supreme Court from an adverse jury verdict on a breach of contract claim before the Circuit Court for Henrico County, Virginia. The Virginia Supreme Court unanimously held that the plaintiff’s breach of contract claims were barred by the statute of limitations and reversed.
  • In an important opinion later cited by the California Supreme Court, the firm obtained a written summary judgment opinion in a wage and hour case. The case involved claims under the Fair Labor Standards Act and the California Labor Code alleging that our client was a joint employer with its franchisee. The court rejected this claim, upholding the independent contractor relationship. Singh v. 7-Eleven, Inc., 2007 WL 715488 (N.D.Cal. 2007). [click here to review]
  • The firm defended an individual client in a week-long jury trial before the Circuit Court for Fairfax County, Virginia, in a case alleging breach of fiduciary duty, conversion of confidential information and tortious interference with contractual relations. The plaintiff corporation alleged that the firm’s client had unlawfully recruited its former employees and sole customer to the benefit of a competitor. Facing potential exposure of $2 million if the plaintiff was awarded treble damages and attorneys’ fees under the Virginia conspiracy statute, the jury returned a verdict of only $30,000 against our client and did not find a conspiracy (which precluded the plaintiff from recovering its attorneys’ fees from our client).
  • Our client was awarded summary judgment in an Age Discrimination in Employment Act lawsuit in federal court in Texas. The plaintiff was terminated as part of a reduction in force. Rosenblatt v. 7-Eleven, Inc., 2007 WL 2187252 (N.D.Tex. 2007). [click here to review]
  • After nine years of bankruptcy proceedings, our clients recovered 100% of unpaid severance owed to a group of former executives of the bankrupt airplane manufacturer pursuant to their employment agreements.

Additional court opinions in cases handled by the firm:

  • Angela DiPilato v. 7-Eleven, Inc., No. 07 cv 7636 (S.D.N.Y. 2010). Obtained dismissal of franchise discrimination lawsuit with prejudice and award of attorneys’ fees against plaintiff. [click here to review] See also Angela DiPilato v. 7-Eleven, Inc., 2009 WL 2633130 (S.D.N.Y. 2009) (discrimination in connection with franchise application) [click here to review]
  • Kenneth Quansah v. 7-Eleven, Inc., 2009 WL 1885621 (N.D.Cal. 2009) (employment-related claims) [click here to review]
  • Tamara Fields v. 7-Eleven, Inc., 2008 WL 2986164 (D.Colo. 2008). Prevailed on summary judgment in Title VII discrimination lawsuit in Colorado. [click here to review]
  • Getachew v. 7-Eleven, 2005 WL 2365334 (10th Cir. 2005). Prevailed on summary judgment in Title VII discrimination case in Colorado, and defended judgment on appeal to Tenth Circuit. [click here to review]
  • Sheikh v. 7-Eleven, 2004 WL 3584088 (D.Md. 2004), aff’d 142 Fed.Appx. 785, 2005 WL 2211662 (4th Cir. 2005), cert. denied 126 S.Ct. 1587 (2006). Prevailed on summary judgment in Title VII discrimination and retaliation case in Maryland, and defended judgment on appeal to Fourth Circuit. [click here to review]

Representative cases handled by Mr. Welter prior to founding the Welter Law Firm:

  • Nguyen-Truong v. International Rehabilitation Associates, Inc., 175 F.3d 1015, 1999 WL 140745 (4th Cir. 1999) (unpublished).
  • Pellerin v. Life Ins. Co. of North America, 187 F.3d 630, 1999 WL 507209 (4th Cir. 1999) (unpublished).
  • Bush v. Nationsbank, 54 F. Supp.2d 4 (D.D.C. 1999).
  • McKinney v. Motel 6, 155 F.3d 560, 1998 WL 390618 (4th Cir. 1998) (unpublished).
  • Reddy v. BDM Federal, Inc., 149 F.3d 1170, 1998 WL 252517 (4th Cir. 1998) (unpublished).
  • Mohaselli v. Southland Corp., 135 F.3d 770, 1998 WL 77774 (4th Cir. 1998) (unpublished).
  • Asuncion v. Southland Corp., 135 F.3d 769, 1998 WL 71529 (4th Cir. 1998) (unpublished).
  • Taylor v. Fresh Fields Markets, Inc., 112 F.3d 510, 1997 WL 226372 (4th Cir. 1997) (unpublished).
  • Darrikhuma v. Southland Corp., 975 F. Supp 778 (D.Md. 1997), aff’d 129 F.3d 1258, 1997 WL 717828 (4th Cir. 1997) (unpublished).
  • Ray v. Motel 6 Operating L.P., 4 Wage & Hour Cases (BNA) 573, 1996 WL 938231 (D.Minn. 1996) (declining to issue nationwide class notice in class action).
  • Taiwo v. Southland Corp., 68 FEP Cases (BNA) 1406 (D.Md. 1995), aff’d 91 F.3d 133, 72 FEP Cases (BNA) 1376 (4th Cir. 1996) (unpublished).