A pit crew member’s wrongful-firing lawsuit against Michael Waltrip Racing can go to trial, a judge ruled on Wednesday. A Mecklenburg County Judge allowed all of former tire changer Brandon Hopkins’ termination claims to be heard by a jury.
Van Kampen Law in the News
Judge Orders Calvary Church to Hand Over Records
A North Carolina Judge has ordered the Calvary Church in Charlotte to hand over record’s from the children in its child development center that could be witnesses in a lawsuit.
A Lot More Families Could Join Discrimination Suit Against Prominent Charlotte Church
Superior Court Judge Erwin Spainhour of Concord ordered the prominent south Charlotte church to turn over school files for 14 families who claim that their preschool-aged children were denied admission or forced to leave Calvary’s child-development center due to real or perceived medical problems.
HB2 Replacement No Deal for Some
CHARLOTTE, NC — The ACC will reconsider hosting championships in North Carolina after the repeal of House Bill Two. The ACC basketball tournament could come to Charlotte as early as 2019.
HB186 Sparks New Debate Over It’s Impact On Churches, Non-Profits
CHARLOTTE, NC — While some think House Bill 186 provides unnecessary protections for Churches and non-profits, others think it doesn’t go far enough. According to HB186, Churches and non-profits would be exempt from following a city’s non-discrimination ordinance. Charlotte Employment Attorney Josh Van Kampen says he sees no reason for the protection.
Too many breaks? Woman With IBS Struggles With Employer
A local customer service rep says she is frustrated with the company she works for after management has asked her to come to work early, to make up for what they believe is lost time from excessive breaks. The woman says she has a chronic illness that causes her to use the bathroom more than one to two break times allowed during the day.
Josh Van Kampen Elected to the 2017 Business NC Legal Elite
Josh Van Kampen has been elected to the Business North Carolina magazine’s Legal Elite, as seen in this month’s issue of BNC magazine. This listing is created by lawyers who vote on their peers as the state’s best practitioners in their fields.
N.C. Lawmakers To Consider Repealing Controversial Bathroom Law – Interview with Sean Herrmann
Lawmakers go into special session on Wednesday Dec. 21st to consider repealing the state’s controversial HB2 law, which reduces civil rights protections for gays, lesbians, bisexuals and transgender people.
Van Kampen Law Included in the 7th Edition of “The Best Law Firms” Rankings
Firms included in the 2017 “Best Law Firms” list are recognized for professional excellence with persistently impressive ratings from clients and peers. Achieving a tiered ranking signals a unique combination of quality law practice and breadth of legal expertise.
Joshua R. Van Kampen included in Best Laywers®
CHARLOTTE, N.C. – We are very proud to announce that Joshua R. Van Kampen has been included in the 23rd edition of The Best Lawyers in America®.
Official Oral Surgeon of the Charlotte Hornets and the Checkers Has Been Named in a Lawsuit
CHARLOTTE, N.C. – The official oral surgeon of the Charlotte Hornets, the Checkers and several other local teams has been named in a lawsuit filed by two former employees who claim they were fired after complaining about unsanitary procedures in the office.
Two Former Employees Sue Charlotte Oral Surgeon
CHARLOTTE – A prominent Charlotte oral surgeon is being sued by two employees who claim they were fired after raising safety concerns. The two women, who were surgical assistants in August 2015 for Dr. Richard Rolle, filed a civil wrongful termination lawsuit against the surgeon and his Cornelius office claiming wrongful termination after speaking up about what they call unsafe practices.