We have represented corporations and individuals as plaintiffs and defendants in both the federal and state courts. We will aggressively pursue or defend a case while keeping in mind the client's business needs and budget. Representative clients include:
Officers and directors of savings and loan associations and thrift institutions in FDIC litigation, class action lawsuits and proceedings before the Office of Thrift Services.
A former city official in connection with serious allegations of fraud and mismanagement. The firm successfully resolved the case when the Los Angeles Superior Court sustained a demurrer on all counts.
A website operator in a civil lawsuit involving cutting-edge Internet copyright issues brought by a multi-national corporation against the client and a Fortune 100 company. The firm successfully resolved the matter when United States District Court granted a motion to dismiss the complaint.
A corporation based in the People's Republic of China in a substantial breach of contract action. The firm took the case to trial and obtained a substantial judgment for the total amount of damages sought.
A California qui tam relator. On appeal, the firm obtained a reversal of the dismissal of the case. The action resulted in one of the first published opinions construing the California False Claims Act.
A senior manager of a prominent aeronautics firm in a RICO and antitrust suit seeking $3 billion in damages arising from the alleged theft of trade secrets. The case ended with no monetary payment from the client.
An internationally known non-profit educational testing organization in matters involving allegations of breach of contract and defamation.
A large insurer defending an action brought by its insured, a defense contractor, for indemnity and defense costs arising from environmental contamination during manufacturing operations.
Corporate officers in declaratory relief actions against insurance companies, successfully obtaining defense cost payments and indemnity coverage.
Numerous clients in commercial disputes in the Los Angeles Superior Court.
Numerous individuals and companies in copyright and unfair competition cases in United States District Court.
A physician who headed a large medical practice alleged to be a key conspirator in kickback activities with a charitable hospital organization. The case resulted in a civil settlement with no money paid by the physician; no criminal charges were filed in a parallel, criminal investigation.
