HKM Wins at Trial. HKM served as co-counsel representing defendants Delta Inn, Inc. and Hung G. Kim in a multi-million claim regarding the ownership of Delta Inn. Click here to read more.

Congratulations to Partners Donald W. Heyrich and Dan Kalish who were recognized by Washington Law and Politics once again. Donald W. Heyrich was named a SuperLawyer by the magazine, and Dan Kalish was named a Rising Star. Click here to read more.

HKM Wins Jury Verdict For Former Employee. HKM represented plaintiff Wendy Dorn in two-week jury trial regarding overtime wages. Click here to read more.

HKM Obtains Class Certification in Overtime Claim. On September 13, 2011, the Federal District Court in Oregon certified a class of Sleep Country sales associates in an overtime claim against the company. Click here to read more.

HKM Writes Employment Discrimination Section of the Washington State Practice Manual. Click here to read more.

HKM Prevails in Non-Compete Case. HKM represented Robert Heffner, current CEO of Falck North America, in non-compete lawsuit filed by Rural Metro Corp. Click here to read more.

HKM Defends Employee In Non-Compete Case. When an ex-employee of insynQ, Inc. was sued by the company for alleged violations of her non-compete agreement, she hired HKM. Click here to read more.

HKM Files Wage Claim Lawsuit. Representing a former employee of Moxy, Inc. HKM filed a lawsuit against the company for wages and payments owed to the employee. Click here to read more.

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HKM Wins at Trial. HKM served as co-counsel representing defendants Delta Inn, Inc. and Hung G. Kim in a $30 million claim regarding the ownership of Delta Inn. On December 19, 2011, after a four-week bench trial in King County Superior Court, the court issued a verdict in favor of defendants. Soon In Kim v. Delta Inn et. al., 10-2-19547-5 SEA (King County Superior Court).

HKM Wins Jury Verdict For Former Employee. HKM represented plaintiff Wendy Dorn in two-week jury trial regarding overtime wages. On September 15, 2011, jury returned verdict in favor of Ms. Dorn and, on November 30, 2011, the court awarded attorneys' fees. Dorn v. Kent Post No. 15 et. al., 10-2-10169-1 KNT (King County Superior Court).

HKM Obtains Class Certification in Overtime Claim. On September 13, 2011, the Federal District Court in Oregon certified a class of Sleep Country sales associates in an overtime claim against the company. HKM represents the Sleep Country class. Shanklin et.al. v. Sleep Country USA, Inc., 3:10-CV 00406-MO (D. Or.).

HKM Writes Employment Discrimination Section of the Washington State Practice Manual. As in previous year, HKM has written the Employment Discrimination section of the Washington State Practice Manual. The publication is expected to be published in early 2012.

HKM Expands with New Hire. On September 28, 2011, attorney Cindy Lin joined HKM as a full-time associate attorney. You can learn more about Ms. Lin here.

HKM Prevails in Non-Compete Case. HKM represented Robert Heffner, current CEO of Falck North America, in non-compete lawsuit filed by Rural Metro Corp., after Mr. Heffner left Rural/Metro. Rural/Metro dismissed the case on November 4, 2010 after Heffner prevailed at TRO hearing. Rural Metro Corp. v. Heffner, 2:10-CV-02292-GMS (D. Ariz.).

HKM Defends Employee In Non-Compete Case. When an ex-employee of insynQ, Inc. was sued by the company for alleged violations of her non-compete agreement, she hired HKM. HKM quickly responded to the suit, immediately obtaining documents and a deposition of the company's CEO, before representing the ex-employee in a preliminary injunction hearing in Pierce County Superior Court. The decision on that hearing is expected shortly.

HKM Wards Off Vulcan Inc.'s Motion to Dismiss. HKM is representing a former employee who is suing Vulcan Inc. for discriminatory and harassing treatment, retaliation, and character defamation (among other things). The Defendants, including Paul Allen and Jodie Allen, immediately filed a Motion to Dismiss, which was initially denied by King County Superior Court, pending further briefing.

HKM Files Wage Claim Lawsuit. Representing a former employee of Moxy, Inc. HKM filed a lawsuit against the company for wages and payments owed to the employee. The lawsuit is currently pending in King County Superior Court Case (No. 12-2-08101-8).

HKM Takes Aim at Unsolicited Text Messages. Representing multiple consumers, HKM has filed class-action lawsuits against corporate entities charged with sending a barrage of unsolicited text messages (SMS). These companies include: Papa John's International Inc. (and some of its franchisees) [USDC Western District of WA, Case No. 2:10-cv-01139]; Orange Cab Co. [USDC Western District of WA, Case No. 2:12-cv-00576]; Beacon Plumbing & Mechanical Inc. [King County Superior Court, Case No. 12-2-08363-1]; and VoxerNet LLC [USDC Western District of WA, Case No. 2:12-cv-00373].