Robert W. Horton

Representative Experience

• Serco Inc. Acquires Alion’s Naval Systems Business, a Leading Provider to the U.S. Navy and Internationally

  Represented Serco Inc. in its definitive Asset Purchase Agreement to acquire Alion Science & Technology Corporation’s Naval Systems Business Unit, including its Canadian business and a small number of related contract operations, for $225 million. The acquisition, subject to regulatory approvals, is expected to close in the second half of 2019. Serco Inc., a provider of professional, technology, and management services, will strengthen its presence in naval support with this acquisition, and will become a stronger integrated maritime solutions provider for the U.S Navy and other customers.

  We represented Serco Inc. in its acquisition of Alion Science & Technology Corporation's Naval Systems Business Unit, including its Canadian...
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  Client Type: Private Company
• Successful Defense of Public Utility Company in Wrongful Termination Appeal

  Represented a public utility company in a former employee’s appeal to the Tennessee Court of Appeals alleging wrongful termination due to false and misleading information provided at the time of their hire

  We represented a public utility company in a former employee's appeal to the Tennessee Court of Appeals alleging wrongful termination...
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  Client Type: Public Company
• Settlement of Hybrid Class Action Case for Hospital Operator

  Settled a hybrid class action case for a private hospital operator for alleged failure to pay nurses for time worked due to a time keeping system that would automatically deduct time for lunches each day

  We settled a hybrid class action case for a private hospital operator for alleged failure to pay nurses for time...
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  Client Type: Private Company
• Successful Defense of National Restaurant Chain in Sexual Harassment and Retaliatory Allegation Arbitration

  Successfully defended a national restaurant chain against sexual harassment and retaliatory discharge allegations stemming from an investigation which resulted in the Plaintiff’s termination

  We successfully defended a national restaurant chain against sexual harassment and retaliatory discharge allegations stemming from an investigation which resulted...
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  Client Type: Public Company
• Dismissal of FLSA Claim Against Restaurant Client Upheld by Ninth Circuit

  Successfully defended a national restaurant chain in a case alleging wage and hour violations

  We successfully defended a national restaurant chain in a case alleging wage and hour violations. In the original case the...
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  Client Type: Public Company
• Premise Health Buys Health Screenings Company

  Represented Premise Health in its acquisition of eHealthScreenings

  We represented Premise Health in its acquisition of eHealthScreenings, national biometric screenings company. With the addition of this new set...
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  Client Type: Private Company
• Summary Judgment Obtained in Breach of Contract and Misappropriation of Trade Secrets Case

  Obtained summary judgment on behalf of an individual client and her company in a breach of contract and misappropriation of trade secrets case arising under the Tennessee Uniform Trade Secrets Act

  We obtained summary judgment on behalf of an individual client and her company in a breach of contract and misappropriation...
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  Client Type: Private Company
• Jury Trial Verdict Obtained for National Healthcare Provider

  Obtained favorable jury verdict in lawsuit by ancillary medical services provider alleging unlawful retaliation leading to his discharge

  Obtained defense verdict for a hospital in Texarkana, Texas in a retaliatory discharge lawsuit filed by a Certified Registered Nurse...
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  Client Type: Public Company
• Successful Defense of Retail Company in Non-Compete Case

  Represented a publicly-owned specialty retailer and its subsidiary in filing a lawsuit alleging breach of multiple restrictive covenants against a former employee

  Represented a publicly-owned specialty retailer and its subsidiary in filing a lawsuit alleging breach of multiple restrictive covenants against a...
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  Client Type: Public Company
• Defense of Health Insurance Provider against Claim of Severance Agreement Violation

  Successfully negotiated a settlement in a lawsuit filed by a former executive officer for breach of a severance agreement against a national health insurance provider

  Successfully negotiated a settlement in a lawsuit filed by a former executive officer against a national health insurance provider for...
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  Client Type: Private Company