Alexander Hyman

Summary judgment in favor of employer against claims for racial discrimination in violation of the Kentucky Civil Rights Act, Intentional Infliction of Emotional Distress, and Breach of Implied Contract/Detrimental Reliance. Defendant secured summary judgment on the grounds that the record is devoid of any evidence establishing discriminatory intent and that there existed ample legitimate, non-discriminatory reasons for the termination of Plaintiff’s employment.

Successful defense of employer on all negligence claims arising from a motor vehicle accident in Nelson County.

Obtained summary judgment in favor of local city and police department on Constitutional Rights claims brought under 42 U.S. Code § 1983 based on allegations of deprivation of civil rights stemming from police officer encounter with a citizen.

Obtained dismissal of all professional negligence claims asserted against out-of-state law firm arising from an underlying Colorado workers’ compensation matter.

Obtained summary judgment in favor of HOA Board and Property Management Company on claims for violations of Constitutional Rights, Injunctive Relief, Excessive Fines, and Intentional Infliction of Emotional Distress.

Summary judgment granted in favor of condominium owner and property management company in a case of first impression involving whether there is a constitutional right to smoke within a residential condominium unit. 

Successful defense of employer and employee on all negligence claims arising from a motor vehicle versus pedestrian incident in Jefferson County, Kentucky.

Obtained dismissal of declaratory judgment action asserted by a former city council member against current city council members for wrongful discharge of his position with Council by successfully arguing that the Plaintiff’s use of a racial slur amounts to misconduct within the confines of the governing Kentucky statute that provides grounds for removal of elected officers, KRS 83A.040.

Plaintiff alleged that he was assaulted while making a delivery to a manufacturing facility in Bowling Green, KY. The Plaintiff claimed that Defendant, a trucking company employee, assaulted him after a dispute arose regarding where the Plaintiff had parked his tractor trailer. Defendant claimed it was self defense and the Plaintiff threw the first punch. Unanimous defense verdict in favor of our trucking company client.