When ex-associates sue their former firms, a fun time is had by all — with the possible exception of the litigants. Dirty laundry is aired, often for the amusement of onlookers. Here are some classics:
- Aaron Charney v. Sullivan & Cromwell (gay associate who accused partner of directing him to “bend over”);
- Jennifer Braude v. Maron Marvel (allegations of lesbianic / girl-on-girl sexual harassment); and
- Charlene Morisseau v. DLA Piper (African-American female associate filed $250 million lawsuit against her former firm; firm accused plaintiff of rudeness and insubordination, e.g., throwing a partner out of her office).
Today’s Lawsuit of the Day, Alan Levy v. Sedgwick Detert Moran Arnold LLP (PDF), is a similar suit. Alan Levy (pictured), a former associate at Sedgwick, alleges that his employment was terminated on the basis of disability — to wit, severe depression and a breakdown, brought on in part by the abusive treatment he received at the hands of a partner, Scott Haworth.
So, what was the alleged abuse inflicted upon Levy by Haworth?
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First things first. Where did this all go down?
Ah, 125 Broad Street. Misery loves company.
Covering up a partner’s affair — what’s the billing code for that? Firm Admin?
Marijuana? This reflects poorly on Scott Haworth. Hard-charging litigators use cocaine, not pot.
Those are the juiciest bits; the rest of the complaint, which gets into a “he said / they said” regarding whether and when Levy could return to work after taking medical leave, is less exciting. But you can access it if you like by clicking on the link below.
P.S. Disclosure: We have known the plaintiff, Alan Levy, for a number of years, dating back to the college parliamentary debate circuit.
Alan Levy v. Sedgwick Detert Moran Arnold LLP: Complaint [PDF]