Representative Litigation
Spector v. Tencer. Defamation allegation successfully defensed on an Anti-SLAPP Special Motion to Strike. Pre-filing settlement demand by plaintiff for $500,000.00. Upheld twice on appeal.
CarNet v. NewData. Business litigation alleging improper computer consulting
advice with exposure conservatively estimated at over $5 million. Negotiated
settlement for under $25,000.00.
Johnson v. Ralph’s. Alleged violation of Civil Rights involving misidentification
as a suspected bank robber of minority customer by a national bank. Potential
exposure of over $10 million in punitive damages. Successfully defended the
case on a Motion for Summary Judgment.
Yellow Cab v.
Merrill. Class action unfair business practices claim over
whether Bay Area taxicab drivers were independent contractors or employees.
Defense verdict at trial.
Garcia v. Tower
Aviation. Wrongful termination claim. Prelitigation demand
of $250,000.00. Negotiations with opposing counsel persuaded him not to file
claim at all.
Superior National
v. Coleman. Subrogation action arising out of a hotel
fire. Exposure to client conservatively estimated at $1.5 million. Settled
for $7,500.00.
Montes v. Tower Aviation. Whistleblower action involving alleged violation
of Federal False Claims Act, with exposure conservatively estimated at over
$30 million. Negotiated settlement for under $100,000.00.
Molski v. Canoga Park Bowl. ADA claim by professional plaintiff. Exposure
estimated at over $250,000.00; settled case for $20,000.00.