TMD and Legal Voice filed a Title IX suit in federal court alleging that Gonzaga's failure to respond appropriately to Jane Doe's report of sexual assault violated her federal right to equal access to education.

Ms. Doe was a sophomore at Gonzaga when she was raped by a fellow student. After she reported the assault, the school failed to take steps to adequately protect her from further contact with her assailant, so Ms. Doe was forced to seek a court Order of Protection. Rather than enforce the order, the school delayed the university grievance hearing on her claims that her assailant violated Gonzaga's sexual misconduct and ethics codes, refusing to schedule it until she had jumped through procedural hoops.

"When a student is sexually harassed or assaulted on campus, it has a devastating effect on her educational experience as well as her personal life," said Janet Chung, an attorney at Legal Voice and co-counsel for Ms. Doe. "Schools that act with deliberate indifference to sexual assaults are violating Title IX, which protects students from discrimination based on sex."

TMD Member Beth Terrell, stated, "We hope Ms. Doe's lawsuit will bring about changes that can help survivors of sexual harassment and assault get the support and appropriate investigations that they deserve from their campuses and the educators responsible for them."

Kim concentrates her practice on complex civil litigation and appeals, with a focus on consumer class actions, commercial litigation and business torts, employment law, and appeals in all areas of civil and administrative law. She is a graduate of Macalester College (B.A., magna cum laude and Phi Beta Kappa), Rutgers University (M.A.) and the University of Washington Law School. Before joining Terrell Marshall & Daudt PLLC, she maintained a solo practice in Seattle.

Ramirez v. Precision Drywall, Inc., — Obtained jury verdict on behalf of 325 drywall workers whose employer deprived them of overtime pay and made unlawful deductions from their pay. Class members will receive double their actual damages plus interest. Precision Drywall and its owners and officers were ordered to pay attorneys’ fees (with a multiplier) and costs separately. The total judgment is currently valued at more than $4.2 million.

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Marc concentrates his practice on employment law and consumer class actions. He was recently selected to the Washington Rising Stars list after his first year of practice. Marc graduated with high honors from the University of Washington School of Law and served as a law clerk for Justice Walter L. Carpeneti of the Alaska Supreme Court.

On September 8, 2009, the Washington State Supreme Court rejected AutoNation, Inc.’s petition for review of a Court of Appeals decision that unanimously affirmed a $2.6 million judgment against AutoNation on behalf of a class of more than 500 current and former employees who were wrongfully deprived of paid vacation benefits. Toby Marshall of Terrell Marshall & Daudt PLLC represents the Class along with Matthew Zuchetto of the Scott Law Group, PS. Class counsel expect that payments to Class members will be issued by the end of 2009, most likely in November. Class members can find additional information regarding the lawsuit at www.vacationpaylawsuit.com.

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On July 20, 2009 King County Superior Court Judge Julie Spector granted final approval to the settlement of over 88,000 claims of current and former Wal-Mart employees in Washington State. The Class Members alleged that they had experienced wage and hour violations, including missed meal and rest breaks, insertion of meal breaks, improper editing of time cards, and working off the clock. Congratulating both sides for their excellent legal advocacy, Judge Spector ruled that the settlement is fair, adequate, and reasonable, overruled any objections and signed the Order. TMD member Beth Terrell addressed the Court and recommended approval of the settlement, noting that it was the culmination of eight years of “blood, sweat, and tears,” and that Class Counsel is very proud of the result. TMD member Toby Marshall also attended the hearing. Class Members have until August 19, 2009 to submit their claims forms. If you are a member of the Class and have questions or would like to request a claim form, please visit the website at www.walmartwageswa.com
or call the Claims Administrator at 1.877.867.6208.

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