Whistleblower at hedge fund is misclassified and wrongfully terminated. $1.5M. Contra Costa County.
Summary
Analyst complains about being misclassified as an independent contractor rather than an employee; and that she was illegally paid with "soft dollars."
The Case
- Court and Case Number: Contra Costa County Superior Court / CIVMSC18-00816
- Type of Case: Employment, Whistleblower, Wrongful Termination
- Type of Result: Jury Verdict
The Attorneys
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Attorney for the Plaintiff:
The Law Office of Jan T. Aune by Jan T. Aune, Burbank.
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Attorney for the Defendant:
Gordon & Rees LLP by Michael A. Laurenson and John V. Ricca, San Francisco.