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Represented owners against developer/general contractor and multiple subcontractors
Represented owners against developer/general contractor and multiple subcontractors in design and construction defect action involving residential properties. Successfully obtained writ of attachment, ex parte and without notice, freezing a sizable investment account held by developer. Thereafter, the developer (1) repurchased the homes and (2) reimbursed clients’ legal expenses.
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Represented city on claim for payment by contractor on public works contract terminated for convenience.
Represented city on claim for payment by contractor on public works contract terminated for convenience.
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Represented major construction contractor in resolving multi-party dispute over design and construction of water treatment plant, while avoiding contract termination.
Represented major construction contractor in resolving multi-party dispute over design and construction of water treatment plant, while avoiding contract termination.
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Assisted in representing State agency in defending against claim for breach of contract for default termination, and in recovering additional costs of completion.
Assisted in representing State agency in defending against claim for breach of contract for default termination, and in recovering additional costs of completion.
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Successfully represented underground drilling contractor
Successfully represented underground drilling contractor in preparing, recording and perfecting mechanic’s lien to secure payment for underground conduits and cabling installed by contractor for large cable company.
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Represented prime contractor and surety in action by subcontractor
Represented prime contractor and surety in action by subcontractor to recover damages for lost profits, standby, and extended home office overhead under Eichley formula, where subcontractor was terminated before mobilizing for work on power plant construction project.
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Represented contractor in an action to foreclose a mechanic’s lien against owners of a water treatment
Represented contractor in an action to foreclose a mechanic’s lien against owners of a water treatment plant reservoir for a residential subdivision that purportedly was conveyed to a local water district after construction, raising novel issues involving the right to lien property where the property subsequently becomes public property.
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Represented international corporation in federal court
Represented international corporation in federal court defending against claims of breach of fiduciary duty and challenges to corporate management and ownership. Discovery and case preparation included international procedures and significant use of translators.
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Defended one shareholder and director in derivative action brought by other shareholder and director alleging breaches of fiduciary duty, fraud and mismanagement. Case won through summary adjudication and settlement of remaining portions of the case.
Defended one shareholder and director in derivative action brought by other shareholder and director alleging breaches of fiduciary duty, fraud and mismanagement. Case won through summary adjudication and settlement of remaining portions of the case.
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Defended corporation in class action case alleging false advertising
Defended corporation in class action case alleging false advertising and seeking $70 million in damages, plus injunctive relief. Successfully settled the case with a nominal payment. Work also involved arbitrating a $3.8 million attorney fee demand and achieving an arbitration award substantially exonerating our client.
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