Notable Cases
Notable Cases of Our Gainesville and Ocala Attorneys at
Massey & Duffy, PLLC
The facts and circumstances of every case may be different. As a
result, we cannot tell you that we can be successful in every
instance. We can tell you that we will work as hard as we can on
your behalf. Case results depend on a variety of factors unique to
each case. The case results that follow do not guarantee or predict
a similar result in any future case we undertake. However, they will
give you an idea of the type of work we do.
Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum Membership
One of our partners is a member of the Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum which is an elite group of attorneys that have obtained settlements or verdicts in excess of $2 million dollars.
Other Examples of Our Work:
In addition to the multi-million dollar settlement referenced above, below are some other examples of our work:
Personal Injuryy: Car Accident
On May 11, 2005, Massey & Duffy won a jury verdict of $554,048.07 in a case involving a rear-end motor vehicle accident. This verdict has been reported in the Florida Jury Verdict Review as one of the largest of its kind. Ash v. Geoline Surveying, 03-2671-CA-K (Marion County, Fla. 2005). The verdict was fully paid by the insurance company.
Given that one of our attorneys was a Staff Attorney for a federal court of appeals, it is common that clients contact us to handle appellate matters. We also appeal whenever faced with an unjust ruling. Recent successful appeals, resulting in reversals, include the following: Haigh v. Planning Bd. of Town of Medfield, 940 So.2d 1230 (Fla. 5th DCA 2006) and Robyn v. Forest River, Inc., 913 So.2d 743 (Fla. 5th DCA 2005). We also handle appeals to the United States Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit.
Class Actions/Collective Actions:
FLSA Collective Action
In May, 2004, Massey & Duffy successfully certified a labor law collective action for loan officers across the Southeast seeking overtime compensation against a large mortgage company based on violations of the Fair Labor Standards Act's overtime provisions. Epps, et al. v. Oak Street Mortgage, LLC, 5:04-cv-46 (M.D.Fla. 2004). In May, 2006, Massey & Duffy defeated the mortgage company's motion for decertification for the class of loan officers who claimed they had been misclassified as exempt. Epps, et al. v. Oak Street Mortgage, LLC, Slip Copy 2006 WL 1460273 (M.D. Fla. May 30, 2006).
Employment Law:
Pregnancy Discrimination and Retaliation
On July 13, 2007, Massey & Duffy defeated an employer's motion for summary judgment in a case in which the plaintiff alleged she had been discriminated and retaliated against after announcing her pregnancy. McCullen v. RDR, LLC, d/b/a Beef O'Brady's, Inc., Slip Copy 2007 WL 2071362 (M.D. Fla. July 13, 2007). Massey & Duffy persuaded the Court that there was ample of evidence of unlawful pregnancy discrimination and retaliation, including evidence supporting the plaintiff's claim that she was constructively discharged.
On June 20, 2007, Massey & Duffy won a significant victory in Marion County Circuit Court, when the Court denied Marion County School Board's motion for summary judgment and allowed the plaintiff to proceed to trial on his age discrimination claim under Florida's age discrimination statute. Hayden v. Marion County School Board, a/k/a Marion County Public Schools, Case No. 2004-1008-CAG (Marion County, Fla. June 20, 2007).
Commercial Law:
Commercial Tort/Slander
On February 24, 2006, a Federal Court Jury returned a verdict of $400,000.00 in a case involving a former employee suing a large local business. Massey & Duffy proudly represented the employee, and was pleased to vindicate her rights. Cadieux v. Ocala Breeder Sales, Inc., 5:04-cv-355 (M.D. Fla 2006).
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Defense Cases:
On May 20, 2005, we successfully defended an ADA discrimination case brought against a local hotel; the case ended in summary judgment. Access 4 All, Inc., et al v. Oak Spring, Inc., 5:04-cv-00075-GRJ (M.D. Fla. 2005). We also recently defended a company sued by an employee under Title VII; the case was resolved shortly after we entered an appearance in the case.
The above references are not an exhaustive list of Massey & Duffy, PLLC's cases. They are merely representative examples of the results Massey & Duffy, PLLC receives in the respective practice areas.
There are many settlement we obtain for our clients that we are unable to post as they are subject to confidentially provisions. One of these clients recently consented to us posting her email to us with regard to her settlement. The email, the test of which is posted below, speaks volumes:
Just wanted to send a brief thank you for taking my case. I wasn't able to tell you in person when I came to pick up the check.... With the monies that I won I use to put down on a home in 2007. I watch the builders build it from ground up and I closed on my new two story home four months later, two days before Thanksgiving 2007. The home is in a prestigious gated community. Behind my property there is a beautiful lake. I have turned tragedy and a small settlement into triumph. My future is already so bright Thanks!!!!
Other clients have also been so pleased with our services.
Call us, email us or come in to meet with us and we think you will
too.
Contact Our Attorneys Now...
Email us for a free case evaluation at mmassey@masseyandduffy.com call us to discuss your case at (352) 374-0878, or come visit us as 824 E. University Ave., Gainesville FL 32601.
