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03.02

WB&S Sues Marin County Rehab Center for Sexual Harassment of Vulnerable Patient

WB&S filed a lawsuit on behalf of a former patient of a prestigious Marin County rehab center who accuses a staff member of sexual harassment and abuse. Our client shared her harrowing experience with the Marin Independent Journal. Marin drug rehab faces sexual abuse lawsuit                     […]

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03.02

John Winer Quoted in Press Democrat on Lawsuit Against Auberge Solage Resort and Spa

The Press Democrat talked to WBS’s John Winer about our firm’s workplace sexual harassment lawsuit against Napa Valley’s Auberge Solage Resort & Spa. “If you let somebody get away with this, if you don’t fire somebody who has multiple accusations with credible proof, the problem is going to spread.” We represent three former employees who are speaking out […]

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02.14

California Business Journal Profiles WB&S Clients Suing Napa Valley Resort for Sexual Harassment

Another Former Employee of a Luxury Napa Valley Resort Breaks Silence About Workplace Sexual Harassment at Auberge Solage Resort & Spa in Calistoga A third woman has shared her story with the California Business Journal detailing allegations that a supervisor in charge of training other employees on policies and procedures for Auberge habitually harassed and […]

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12.01

WB&S Files Sexual Assault and Harassment Lawsuit Against Berkeley Unified School District

WB&S Partner John Winer quoted in The Daily Californian: “Our goal is to change policies so that complaints are taken more seriously,” Winer said. Read the full article below Former Berkeley High School teacher accused of sexual assault, harassment by Gabe Classon Berkeley High School alumna Rachel Phillips has filed a lawsuit against her former […]

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11.09

Head of Alameda Fitness Center Surrenders Chiropractic License

John Winer Quoted in SF Chronical article:  “In over 42 years of handling a large number of psychological injury cases caused by chiropractors, doctors, psychotherapists abusing their influence, I’ve learned this kind of conduct by a chiropractor can create significant injuries,” said John Winer, Kohler’s attorney. Read Full Article here:  https://www.sfchronicle.com/bayarea/article/Head-of-Alameda-fitness-center-surrenders-16603975.php Or read below: Head […]

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11.07

Massage Therapists Sue Luxury Napa Valley Resort for Spa Supervisor’s Sexual Harassment and Retaliation

NAPA, Calif. (December 16, 2021)— Two massage therapists that worked at the Auberge Solage Resort & Spa in Calistoga filed a lawsuit this week in Napa County Superior Court that accuses the global corporation of protecting a senior staff member who preyed on other employees. The complaint names two women who claim a supervisor in […]

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11.02

WB&S Files Two Lawsuits Against Apple for Age Discrimination and Gender Discrimination

Apple ex-employees file ageism, gender discrimination lawsuit: report Article by Yahoo News by Peter Aitken October 23, 2021 Two former Apple employees have lodged lawsuits against the tech giant, alleging ageism, sexism and other discriminatory practices in the company. Employees last month launched #AppleToo, a campaign to gather and share current and past employees’ experiences […]

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07.16

WB&S Files Sex Abuse Lawsuit Against Berkeley Unified School – Read SF Chronicle Article

‘Worst moments of my life.’ Former Berkeley High student alleges repeated abuse by teacher by Matthias Gafni Soon after Rachel Phillips arrived at H Building for her senior yearbook photo shoot, she felt a hug from behind. She said she quickly realized it was her chemistry teacher, the one she alleges sexually assaulted and harassed […]

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05.28

Workplace Harassment and Its Portrayal on TV

Written by Kelli Burritt May 28, 2021 The #MeToo movement that swept the country in 2017 brought a fresh focus on sexual harassment and misconduct that occurs in the workplace. According to the American Bar Association, in response to the movement, fifteen states passed new laws protecting against sexual harassment in the workplace, including California, […]

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