Cases
Representative Matters: Serves as outside labor
employment counsel to a global poultry company with extensive operations across the country.
Obtained judgment on behalf of a large steel company following a two-day trial involving a $900K dispute between the company
its former president.
Obtained dismissal of a purported class action of exotic dancers alleging wage
hour violations.
Obtained dismissal of a same-sex harassment case against Perdue Farms resulting in the first written decision on the topic in the United States District Court of Delaware.
Obtained dismissal of a RICO immigration class action against Perdue Farms management
human resources employees at 15 poultry facilities across the country alleging the knowing hiring of illegal immigrants to depress wages.
Conducted a confidential internal investigation of a high-level executive involving allegations of sexual harassment
other misconduct
advised the company with respect to the executive's separation of employment.
Conducted a number of internal investigations for a publicly-traded company involving whistleblower claims of self-dealing, theft,
violations of compliance laws
other company policies. The targets were upper-level management employees.
Conducted a highly confidential internal investigation to resolve whistleblower reports of violations of a global company's internal prescription drug production protocols. The allegations could have led to significant economic exposure in the market, massive product recalls,
ongoing involvement
monitoring by the FDA. As part of the investigative findings, Mr. Amiot advised the client regarding the discharge of both whistleblowers for fraud.
Acted as outside counsel for a leading provider of information technology solutions
services to the federal government in all legal matters affecting the company.
Successfully defended a national provider of managed care services (exclusively for government-sponsored health care programs) against an unfair labor practice charge before the NLRB that alleged unlawful discharge for engaging in concerted activity.
Obtained favorable decisions in the United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit
the United States District Court for the District of Columbia on behalf of insurance providers in cases of first impression involving subrogation claims under ERISA.
Obtained summary judgment in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Missouri vacating an arbitrator's award in favor of the International Brotherhood of Teamsters. In that case, the court agreed that the arbitrator exceeded his authority by modifying the terms
conditions of the collective bargaining agreement.
Successfully represented companies from various industries, including food production, package transportation, brick manufacturing,
gas cylinder production, in numerous labor arbitrations covering issues of discharge, suspension,
contract interpretation.
Successfully represented two companies in the negotiation of collective bargaining agreements against the International Brotherhood of Teamsters
the International Union of Operating Engineers. Neither union obtained a contract on behalf of its members.
Provided strategic advice
day-to-day counsel to a global chemical manufacturer in connection with an unsuccessful six-month strike by union employees. Obtained a permanent injunction against the union, precluding striking employees from picketing in numbers greater than three, blocking entrances
exits, stationing relief pickets fewer than 500 feet from any entrance to the company's premises,
blocking employees or third parties from entering or exiting the facilities.
Successfully defended companies against numerous charges of discrimination
retaliation before administrative agencies across the country.
Advised, drafted,
negotiated complex executive employment agreements, bonus plans,
other compensation schemes for companies in an array of different industries.
Obtained summary judgment on behalf of companies in cases involving claims of discrimination under Title VII, the ADA, the ADEA, the FMLA
other federal
state laws prohibiting employment discrimination
/or related to employment
employment rights.
Provided day-to-day advice to a health care client with operations across the country in connection with audits conducted by the Department of Labor.
Selected Cases: Reid v. Titan Steel Corporation, No. 2500 (Md. Ct. Spec. App. Feb. 26, 2018) (affirming trial court's decision entering judgment in favor of Titan Steel)
Reid v. Titan Steel Corporation, No. 24-C-15-004307 (Baltimore City Cir. Ct., Dec. 20, 2016) (following two-day trial, entering judgement in favor of Titan Steel in a $900K contract dispute between the company
its former president)
Doe v. The New Ritz, Inc., No. RDB-14-2367, 2016 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 54910 (Apr. 25, 2016) (dismissing class action by exotic dancers pursuant to the terms of an arbitration agreement)
Smith v. Perdue Farms, Inc., No. 12-227-CPS-SRF, 2014 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 137921 (Sept. 3012014) (overruling objections
dismissing same-sex harassment
retaliation claims filed by feedmill employee)
Walters v. McMahen, 684 F.3d 435 (4th Cir. 2012) (affirming dismissal of civil RICO class action against Perdue Farms employees), cert. denied, 133 S. Ct. 1493 (2013).
Walters v. McMahen, 795 F. Supp. 2d 350 (D. Md. 2011) (dismissing with prejudice civil RICO class action alleging that Perdue Farms human resources employees at 15 plants across the country engaged in a conspiracy indirectly to enrich themselves by hiring illegal immigrants for the purpose of depressing hourly wages), aff'd, 684 F.3d 435 (4th Cir 2012), cert. denied, 133 S. Ct. 1493 (2013)
Slavinski v. Columbia Association, Inc., 2011 WL 1230447 (D. Md. 2011) (denying conditional certification in FLSA collective action
denying injunction prohibiting communications with potential class members)
Slavinski v. Columbia Association, Inc., 2009 WL 24867 (D. Md. 2009) (denying court-facilitated notice in FLSA collective action)
New World Pasta Co. v. International Brotherhood of Teamsters, 2007 WL 3232226 (E.D. Mo. 2007) (vacating arbitrator's award)
O'Shea v. International Brotherhood of Teamsters & United Parcel Service, Inc., 2006 WL 758323 (D. Md. 2006) (breach of duty of fair representation)
New World Pasta Co., 2004 WL 1531811 (Arb. 2004) (denied union claim of violation of seniority)
New World Pasta Co., 2003 WL 23310246 (Arb. 2003) (upheld employee suspension
falsification of documents
work rules)
Weaver v. United Parcel Service, Inc., 307 F. Supp. 2d 616 (D. Del. 2004) (dismissal of ADA & sex discrimination claims on summary judgment)
Primax Recoveries, Inc. v. Young, 2003 WL 22973630 (4th Cir. 2003) (upholding legality of ERISA/subrogation claims)
Primax Recoveries, Inc. v. Lee, 260 F. Supp. 2d 43 (D.D.C. 2003) (upholding legality of ERISA/subrogation claims)
Hux v. Hyatt Corp., 187 F.3d 629 (4th Cir. 1999) (granting defense attorneys' fees)
Owen-Williams v. Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner,
Smith, Inc., 181 F.3d 90 (4th Cir. 1999) (dismissing race discrimination, conspiracy, & intentional infliction of emotional distress claims)
Brennan v. Greenwood Trust Co., 1999 WL 33220028 (D. Del. 1999) (dismissing claim for improper benefits termination)
Wenzlaff v. NationsBank, 940 F. Supp. 889 (D. Md. 1996) (first published decision in Maryl
dismissing pregnancy discrimination claim)
Pro Bono
Community Involvement: Everyman Theatre, Board of Directors (2006-2015)
Hippodrome Foundation, Board of Directors (2015-present)
Maryl
Art Place, Board of Trustees (1999-2012)
Sahara, LLC, Board of Directors (2016-2018)
