Holiday Parties Lead to Suits
Sunday, December 16th, 2001 LiabilityColorful assertions about what happened at the annual holiday office party may be good banter for the water cooler, but they may also provide fodder for a lawsuit that could bankrupt a company, according to James A. Young, a litigator and managing shareholder of Christie Pabarue Mortensen & Young. The Philadelphia-based law firm has gained a national reputation in insurance and defense litigation, successfully defending claims seeking tens of millions of dollars. "Most people think about too much alcohol or sexual harassment this time of year, but security should also be a concern, especially in light of recent events," Young said. "Those three things have tremendous jury appeal." For those who take things lightly, Young warns mounting a defense against such claims can be serious: "These are very difficult cases, particularly in this environment."
