Milwaukee Shop Settles Legal Dispute With Former President

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Ending a 16-month legal dispute, Hoffman York in Milwaukee has settled a lawsuit brought by its former president following his abrupt departure in January 1996.
Eugene Gilmartin, formerly president and chief operating officer at the agency, then known as Hoffman York & Compton, filed the lawsuit in May 1996. He accused agency principals of illegally forcing him out four months earlier and of denying him health benefits.
The shop filed a counterclaim in Milwaukee County Circuit Court, charging Gilmartin with using agency money for personal purposes, including family trips.
Hoffman York declined to discuss terms of the settlement beyond a prepared statement.


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