Our Cases That Made Headlines

 

Senior Associate Attorney Ian Piasecki of Phillips & Associates in New York was recently invited to join the prestigious Multi‑Million Dollar Advocates Forum after securing a $2 million settlement in a quid‑pro quo sexual harassment lawsuit against a prominent law firm. The Forum extends membership to fewer than 1% of U.S. trial attorneys who have served as principal counsel in cases resulting in verdicts or settlements of $2 million or more. Piasecki’s admission highlights both the scale of his professional achievement and his standing among elite litigators. 

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This case is being handled by Max C. Bracero of Phillips & Associates, representing Jonathon Henry in a lawsuit against Eagle View Technologies Inc. and its subsidiary, Pacific Fleet Aviation LLC, for unlawful termination and retaliation under New York Labor Law Section 740. 

Our client alleges that after reporting multiple safety and mechanical issues with a 42-year-old Piper PA-23 aircraft—including an engine failure and faulty fuel gauges—he was suspended and ultimately terminated in retaliation for his whistleblowing activity. Notably, the same aircraft later crashed in December 2023, with the pilot citing similar fuel gauge inaccuracies. 

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Our partner, Brittany Stevens, is featured in this issue discussing the complexities of sexual harassment in the workplace, offering her perspective on this critical issue. 

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This case is being handled by Max C. Bracero, attorney at Phillips & Associates, who represents a New York City employee in a lawsuit for sexual harassment and discrimination. Our client alleges she was subjected to ongoing harassment by her supervisor, including unwanted advances, false rumors, and stalking, creating a hostile work environment. 

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This case was handled by Gregory Kirschenbaum, Partner at Phillips & Associates, who represented a former director at Mohawk Valley Health System, in a lawsuit for wrongful termination and retaliation. Our client alleged she was fired after exposing serious credentialing lapses, where medical staff practiced without proper credentials, endangering patient safety and resulting in improper billing. 

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This case was handled by Dorina Cela, Partner at Phillips & Associates, who represented an assistant teacher in a lawsuit for pregnancy discrimination. Our client alleged she was unlawfully terminated after her employer made discriminatory remarks and refused to accommodate her medical restrictions, leading to her dismissal. 

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This case is being handled by Michelle Caiola, partner at Phillips & Associates, who represents Joi Dickerson-Neal in a lawsuit against Sean “Diddy” Combs for sexual assault and revenge porn. Our client alleges that Diddy drugged and raped her in 1991 while she was a college student, recorded the assault without her consent, and distributed the video to others in the music industry. 

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This case is being handled by Michelle Caiola, partner at Phillips & Associates, who represents Joi Dickerson-Neal in a lawsuit against Sean “Diddy” Combs under the New York Adult Survivors Act. Our client alleges she was drugged, sexually assaulted, and secretly recorded by Combs in 1991, with the explicit video later shown to others in the music industry, causing long-term trauma. 

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This case is being handled by Michelle Caiola, partner at Phillips & Associates, who represents Joi Dickerson-Neal in a lawsuit against Sean “Diddy” Combs for sexual assault and illegal recording. Our client alleges that Combs drugged, sexually assaulted, and secretly filmed her without consent after a dinner date in 1991, causing severe emotional trauma that derailed her education and career. 

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This case is being handled by Michelle Caiola, partner at Phillips & Associates, who represents Joi Dickerson-Neal in a lawsuit against Sean “Diddy” Combs for sexual assault and illegal recording. Our client alleges that Combs intentionally drugged, sexually assaulted, and secretly filmed her without consent after a dinner date in 1991, leaving her incapacitated and unable to defend herself. She further alleges that Combs distributed the explicit video to others, compounding the emotional trauma that derailed her education and career. 

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This case is being handled by Gregory Calliste Jr. and Alexandria Jean Pierre of Phillips & Associates, representing William James Jr. in a lawsuit against Disney for unlawful termination and retaliation. Our client alleges he was fired from The Lion King tour for taking paternity leave and reporting harassment by the director. 

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This case is being handled by Gregory Calliste Jr. and Alexandria Jean Pierre of Phillips & Associates, representing William James Jr. in a lawsuit against Disney for retaliation and discrimination. Our client alleges he was fired from The Lion King tour after reporting sexually harassed by the director and for taking paternity leave. 

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This case is being handled by Marjorie Mesidor, former partner at Phillips & Associates, who is providing legal analysis on challenges to President Biden’s vaccine mandate for large workplaces. Our firm highlights that the Biden Administration asserts authority for the mandate under OSHA’s broad powers, while opponents argue the rule is overbroad and exceeds legal limits. 

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