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Zainab H.
Sabbagh

  • Partner

I enjoy the intellectual challenges and complexities that come with litigation. Whether I’m handling a dispute between automotive suppliers or an employment or commercial matter, I aim to find creative solutions to difficult problems. On the other hand, I understand that lawsuits can have a detrimental impact on a business – with the emotional and financial effects lasting well beyond the settlement or trial. This mindset is why I strive to protect my clients’ interests at every stage of the dispute – both pre and post litigation.

Litigation Attorney

Zainab Sabbagh is a Warner partner and accomplished litigation attorney with extensive experience in employment litigation and automotive supply chain disputes, as well as a broad range of complex commercial matters across diverse industries. She represents clients in state and federal courts across the country — bringing a strategic and business-minded approach to every case.

Litigation Attorney

  • Lead counsel for automotive supplier obtaining summary disposition and dismissal of disability discrimination claim.
  • Lead counsel obtaining summary disposition and dismissal of breach of contract, fraud, civil conspiracy and tort claims.
  • Lead counsel obtaining summary disposition and dismissal of assault, battery and extortion claims, as well as obtained attorney fees on behalf of client.
  • Lead counsel for national insurance provider obtaining summary disposition and dismissal of hostile work environment, race discrimination and harassment claims.
  • Co-counsel for global medical technology company obtaining summary judgment and dismissal of federal disability and USSERA discrimination and retaliat

Litigation Attorney

  • Lead counsel for automotive supplier obtaining summary disposition and dismissal of disability discrimination claim.
  • Lead counsel obtaining summary disposition and dismissal of breach of contract, fraud, civil conspiracy and tort claims.
  • Lead counsel obtaining summary disposition and dismissal of assault, battery and extortion claims, as well as obtained attorney fees on behalf of client.
  • Lead counsel for national insurance provider obtaining summary disposition and dismissal of hostile work environment, race discrimination and harassment claims.
  • Co-counsel for global medical technology company obtaining summary judgment and dismissal of federal disability and USSERA discrimination and retaliation claims.
  • Co-counsel for national wholesale distributor obtaining summary judgment and dismissal of federal race and disability discrimination claims.
  • Co-counsel for national wholesale distributor and retail grocer obtaining dismissal and dismissal of federal and state discrimination and retaliation claims, in addition to conspiracy, breach of contract, tortious interference and fraud claims.
  • Co-counsel for national wholesale distributor obtaining summary judgment in federal sex discrimination case.
  • Obtained over $4 million in preliminary injunctive relief on behalf of automotive supplier.
  • Successfully obtained $32 million dollar judgment on behalf of automotive supplier stemming from claims for tortious interference, breach of contract, unjust enrichment and promissory estoppel.
  • Successfully appealed a U.S. District Court opinion and obtained remand and reversal from the Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals on breach of contract claim on behalf of employer
  • Successfully defended against the issuance of TROs and preliminary injunctions in non-compete and non-solicitation employment cases on behalf of employers and individuals.
  • Successfully defended against, and obtained dismissal of, discrimination and retaliation claims brought under Michigan’s COVID-19 law, Public Act 238on behalf of various employers.
  • Successfully defended against a $6.5 million claim for tortious interference and defamation on behalf of health care provider, resulting in dismissal of all claims.
  • Successfully defended against an appeal on forum non-conveniens grounds, resulting in a favorable opinion published by the Sixth Circuit.
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Zainab H.
Sabbagh

  • Partner
Detroit

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I enjoy the intellectual challenges and complexities that come with litigation. Whether I’m handling a dispute between automotive suppliers or an employment or commercial matter, I aim to find creative solutions to difficult problems. On the other hand, I understand that lawsuits can have a detrimental impact on a business – with the emotional and financial effects lasting well beyond the settlement or trial. This mindset is why I strive to protect my clients’ interests at every stage of the dispute – both pre and post litigation.

Litigation Attorney

Zainab Sabbagh is a Warner partner and accomplished litigation attorney with extensive experience in employment litigation and automotive supply chain disputes, as well as a broad range of complex commercial matters across diverse industries. She represents clients in state and federal courts across the country — bringing a strategic and business-minded approach to every case.