An Indian computer programmer working in California on an H-1B visa successfully sued his recruiter to get out of an employment agreement. San Mateo County Superior Court Judge Phrasel Shelton ruled Dipen Joshi's contract was illegal under the state's unfair competition laws. The decision overturned fines levied against Joshi for prematurely terminating an 18-month agreement.
See "Foreign Tech Worker Wins Victory in H-1B Visa Case", Los Angeles Times, May 1, 2001