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.
Commercial Insured vs. Property Casualty Insurer—Insurance Bad Faith. (1999) Co-represented Orange County company in lawsuit against insurance carrier for bad faith refusal to pay for theft losses and property damage under a property/casualty insurance policy. Defeated summary judgment motion. Confidential settlement.
Retired Couple vs. Investment Advisory Firm--Unsuitable recommendations. Represented retired couple who were sold variable annuities and investments. Complaint alleged unsuitable investments, compliance failure of securities broker dealer, and liability under Business & Professions Code Section 17200 –unfair, fraudulent, or deceptive practices. Defeated motion for judgment on pleadings. Confidential settlement. |