Proven Results: Verdicts & Settlements

For over three decades, Leeds Brown Law has delivered record‑setting results for employees, consumers, and civil‑rights plaintiffs. Below you’ll find our victories grouped by practice area for quick reference. Each headline links to public coverage or available court documents.

Employment Discrimination & Harassment

High‑profile sexual‑harassment suits – Exposed systemic misconduct inside the 4,000‑member Nassau County Police Department.
Deputy sheriff harassment case – Suit alleged toxic “frat‑house” culture and age‑based slurs.
Chef v. Gordon Ramsay restaurant – Sexual‑harassment complaint sparked a kitchen walkout and staff suspensions.
Nearly $1 million NYPD settlement – Officer Danielle Campo secured redress for pervasive sex harassment.
$2 million salon harassment suit – Gender‑expression bias at a high‑profile Manhattan hair studio.
HIV‑related harassment suit – Advertising executive mocked HIV‑positive employee.

Gender & Sexual‑Orientation Bias

$380 k federal jury verdict – One of NY’s first LGBTQ+ officer harassment wins.
$260 k jury award – Suffolk officer endured threats after colleagues learned he was bisexual.
$2 million pregnancy‑bias claim – Unmarried teacher fired for expecting a child.
Race & retaliation suit v. Gucci – Tax lawyer alleged systemic bias and Rihanna endorsement scandal.

Race & National‑Origin Discrimination

32‑worker class action vs. Town of Huntington – Alleged systemic racial bias in Highway Department.
$750 k jury verdict – Village punished landlord for renting to minorities.
EEOC race‑bias case v. Stop & Shop – Black applicants denied job applications.
Nationwide class action vs. Xerox – Black sales reps excluded from top territories.
Co‑op City bias lawsuit – 50 plaintiffs challenged discriminatory housing & labor practices.
Brentwood school civil‑rights suit – Board president accused of racist slurs.

Disability & Medical‑Leave Wins

$129 k ADA jury award + reinstatement – Officer sidelined after bipolar diagnosis.
Cancer‑bias case vs. MSG – Medical secretary fired post‑treatment.
Kidney‑donor retaliation suit – Employee fired soon after life‑saving donation.
ADA access suit vs. AMC – Lack of promised wheelchair seating.

Wage‑and‑Hour & Class‑Action Successes

$10 million tip‑withholding settlement – 500 catering employees.
$9.8 million misclassification settlement – Store managers denied overtime.
$15 million prevailing‑wage settlement – NYC manual laborers.

Civil‑Rights & Constitutional Litigation

$5 million jury verdict – Middle‑school dean tormented after whistleblowing.
$150 k political retaliation award – Police commissioner fired for backing rival.
$145 k First‑Amendment settlement – Guidance director dismissed over speech & religion.

Additional Notable Wins

Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome. Every case depends on its own facts and merits.

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