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Matthew C. Lonergan

Partner

Experience

Claims for race discrimination and wrongful termination. Summary judgment for defendant.
Claims of race and national origin discrimination, directed verdict for defendant at trial.
Multiple claims of age, race and sex discrimination in employment and termination. Jury verdict for plaintiff on sex discrimination claim, reversed liability and damages verdicts on appeal; settled after remand.
Claims for age and sex discrimination, retaliation, FMLA violations and wrongful termination. Obtained summary judgment for defendants, affirmed by Tenn. Court of Appeals.
Claims by six plaintiffs for breach of the duty of fair representation and wrongful termination. Summary judgment for defendants.
Obtained summary judgment for defendants in sexual harassment and constructive discharge case.
Claim for race discrimination in employment and wrongful termination. Summary judgment for defendant.
Represented a large pet food manufacturer in a fraud and product liability case filed in federal court in Jacksonville, Florida. The action was brought by a distributor with regard to the manufacture of premium pet food. After the firm’s client successfully received summary judgment on the plaintiff’s fraud claims, the parties resolved the action.
Claims for wrongful termination and breach of contractual rights. Defendants verdict at trial; settled on appeal.
Obtained summary judgment for government contractor joint venture company where former employee claimed employer failed to reasonably accommodate his disability by placing him in a different job. Affirmed on appeal to Sixth Circuit.
Obtained directed verdict in favor of automobile dealership in federal court lawsuit filed by former employee, alleging that he was terminated after requesting FMLA leave.
Lead counsel and advisor for Computer Sciences Corporation (dba ACS), service provider to USAF base involving 13 unions represented by Air Engineering and Metal Trades Council in Tullahoma TN. (1996-2005).
Lead counsel and negotiator for contract negotiations for Doane Pet Care Co. in seven states (NY, PA, MO,AL, IW, IN, OK) and counsel for all arbitrations and NLRB litigation arising under these contracts (2000 - 2007).