Halunen Law files lawsuit alleging Subway failed to protect teenage employee who was sexually abused, assaulted, drugged by registered child sex offender serving as her supervisor

Suit claims damages in excess of $50 million MINNEAPOLIS, MN: Halunen Law has sued Subway Corporation, the $10 billion global restaurant giant, and a Jamestown, North Dakota Subway Franchisee, on behalf of a teenaged former employee, C.S. who alleges she was drugged, sexually abused, and raped by her Subway supervisor—a registered sex offender and convicted …

Halunen Law Attorney Susan M. Coler shares perspectives with Bloomberg Law News on record FCA claims in 2023

Bloomberg Law News recently called upon Attorney Susan Coler’s extensive experience and deep understanding of the False Claims Act law to provide comments for its article, “Pandemic Fraud Fueled Record Year for False Claims Act Lawsuits.” Coler stated, “The ‘frightening truth’ is that the No. 1 source of FCA settlements and judgments was fraud in …

Kiplinger publishes article by Halunen employment attorney Brittany Deane Salyers offering guidance to address workplace discrimination

For those who believe they have been discriminated against at work, Brittany Deane Salyers’ article “Facing Workplace Discrimination? Seven Ways to Address It,” published in Kiplinger, provides clear, concise approaches to address the issue and hold wrongdoers accountable. Salyers shares, “Living even one day with discrimination by supervisors, co- workers or others in the workplace …

What Potential Whistleblowers Need to Know Before Exposing an Employer’s Illegal Conduct

“We’re all familiar with that ubiquitous mantra, “If you see something, say something.” We usually hear that in the context of reporting suspicious or criminal activity in public – an unattended package left in a subway station, a person menacing or threatening others, or similar potential dangers. But when employees discover their employers’ potentially dubious, …

Sexual Harassment in the Fast-Food Industry: Women Bear the Brunt of Illegal Workplace Practice

Across our nation, women employed at fast-food establishments are frequently experiencing the horrors of sexual harassment, abuse or assault in their workplace. A survey1 conducted by Hart Research Associates reports that 40% of female fast-food workers reported having been sexually harassed, abused, or assaulted on the job. The survey, which included polling 1,217 women aged …

Halunen Law Wins $4.6 Million Verdict On Behalf of Client in Whistleblower Case

Halunen Law Wins $4.6 Million Verdict On Behalf of Client in Whistleblower Case In a landmark whistleblower case in Minnesota, a highly regarded former radiologist attains justice following wrongful termination for bringing safety concerns to light MINNEAPOLIS, MN (Jan. 23, 2024): A board-certified radiologist, senior shareholder, and employee of Consulting Radiologist Limited (CRL) was awarded …

Halunen Law is co-counsel in False Claims Act whistleblower settlement for nearly $10 million

Atlantic Home Health Care settles fraud allegations related to kickback scheme and abuse of “telehealth”  Washington, DC—January 6, 2024: Atlantic Home Health Care, LLC, (AHH), operating in Arizona and eight other states, agreed to pay $9.9 million to settle allegations the company deprived patients suffering from radiation exposure of needed in-home care and instead contacted …

Paul Schinner

Making the case and making a difference for those who have the courage to challenge injustice. Attorney Paul Schinner understands the courage it takes for employees to challenge illegal actions in their workplace and brings the full weight of his legal expertise to their representation. As a member of Halunen Law’s legal team,* he offers …

Halunen Law welcomes attorney Brittany Deane Salyers to its employment practice group

Halunen Law is pleased to announce that attorney Brittany Deane Salyers has joined the firm’s employment law practice group. Brittany brings a deep dedication to employment law. She understands that unlawful treatment in a workplace can have devastating repercussions and is committed to holding employers accountable. She has successfully represented labor and employment law clients …

Brittany Deane Salyers

Advocate, attorney, and ally Brittany Deane Salyers is resolute in representing employees who experience illegal actions at work. Brittany Deane Salyers’ dedication to employment law runs deep. Recognizing that work is a central factor in most people’s lives, she knows that unlawful treatment in a workplace can have devastating repercussions. Lives and livelihoods are immeasurably …