CASE SUCCESSES

We try to make every case we handle a “success.”

Please note that these descriptions of cases, transactions and results do not constitute a guaranty, warranty, or prediction about the outcome of your legal matters or your satisfaction with the Firm. Every case stands on its own. For obvious reasons, a positive outcome for one client can’t always translate to the same outcome for a different client, or the same client in a different matter.
 
Some Cases
 
Owner v. Construction Company (AAA Arbitration 2008)
In three-week AAA arbitration, the Firm successfully represented a property owner in obtaining a favorable arbitration award on the claim and defeating the construction company’s cross-claim. The issues tried included adequacy of construction in light of trade standards, proper remedies and liability for change orders.		  
 
Corporate Shareholder/Officer vs. Corporate Shareholder/Officer (Orange County Superior Court, 2005). In a dispute following a corporate freeze out of one shareholder by another, at trial the Firm defeated the complaint and won a court judgment on the client’s cross-complaint for the full amount of damages sought.  
 
Southern California Manufacturer vs. Out-of-State Distributor (U.S. District Court, Central District, Riverside 2007). Obtained a grant of partial summary judgment. Secured a settlement and stipulated right to judgment to enforce payments to client.  
 
Southern California Manufacturer vs. International Vendor (U. S. District Court 2007). Represented a Southern-California automotive product manufacturer seeking recovery of damages from one of its vendors, a multinational industrial conglomerate. Plaintiff alleged breach of Uniform Commercial Code express warranty, implied warranty of fitness for a particular purpose, implied warranty of merchantability, breach of contract, fraud. The Firm defeated three motions to dismiss and/or strike and a motion for partial summary judgment. Confidential settlement.  
 

Dispute Between Former Business Associates (Orange County Superior Court 2007; California Court of Appeals 2008). Representing the defendant, the Firm was successful in setting aside a 2-year old “default judgment” after another’s motion to vacate the judgment was denied. Subsequently the Firm won a “summary judgment” ending the case at the trial level. Plaintiff filed an appeal. The Firm obtained a unanimous decision of the appellate court upholding the trial court judgment.

Litigation Outside California For Local Company—Internet CAN-SPAM Lawsuit—Mortgage Loan Lead Marketing (2006 U. S. District Court) On behalf of a local client sued in federal court out-of-sate, the Firm located and engaged an affordable out-of-state law firm, then assisted that law firm in bringing a successful motion to dismiss based on lack of jurisdiction.

Local Manufacturer/Distributor vs. Fortune 500 Manufacturer—Dispute Over Pricing In Contract (2005). Represented Fortune 500 manufacturer in arbitration brought by distributor/customer alleging violation of contract exclusivity and improper pricing in co-packing agreement. Confidential settlement.

Former Employee vs. Former Employer—Wrongful Competition, Trade Secrets (2005). General manager left long-term employer to form own business. The former employer obtained a temporary restraining order (TRO) prior to Firm’s involvement. General manager hired the Firm and filed a cross-complaint. The Firm obtained an order dissolving the employer’s TRO and denying the requested preliminary injunction. The Firm represented the former general manager in a cross-complaint against the former employer. Confidential settlement.

Director Liability—Alleged Predatory Lending. (2003) Represented company employee/director of NASDAQ-listed company named as defendant in alleged predatory lending case. Negotiated settlement with regulatory officials and claimants, extracting director from ongoing litigation.

Joint Venture Dispute/Trademark Misuse (2003) Co-represented manufacturer/trademark owner after joint venture partner allegedly breached a joint venture agreement and continued to use trademark name. Defeated summary judgment motions in United States District Court. Confidential settlement.