Homeowners (Confidential) v. General Contractor (Confidential)

  • Represented homeowners in a dispute involving breach of contract, fraud, and construction defect against the general contractor, where the homeowners paid the contractor over $300,000.00 in construction costs for pool, landscaping, and home exterior modification. Construction encountered unreasonable delays and cost overruns, and while work was incomplete, the general contractor abandoned the job, resulting in defective work, mold intrusion, and contamination of the home.
  • Result: Settlement for $500,000.00.

Miller v. Nelson Racing Engines, Los Angeles County Superior Court, Case No. PC055421

  • Represented an Australian purchaser in a dispute involving breach of contract and fraud against a high-performance engine manufacturer where the purchaser spent $55,570.00 (US) and the manufacturer failed to build and deliver.
  • Result: Judgment for $75,000.00 against defendant manufacturer.

Driver and passenger (Confidential) v. Tokio Marine Insurance, Uninsured Motorist Claim

  • Clients were struck by a hit-and-run driver operating a Ford F-150 while traveling on the 405 freeway and suffered orthopedic injuries.
  • Result: Settlement for $105,000.00.

Driver (Confidential) v. Commercial Construction Contractor (Confidential)

  • Client driver, who is a traveling nurse, was involved in a heavy multi-vehicle collision involving six vehicles and a Ford F-250 Super Duty truck on the I-15 freeway and suffered orthopedic injuries.
  • Result: Settlement for $75,000.00.

Gonzalez v. Granco Clark, Inc., Orange County Superior Court, Case No. 30-2014-00726066

  • Represented and defended a manufacturer of an aluminum extruder involved in a products liability case where the plaintiff was injured by a punch press machine owned and controlled by his employer Universal Alloy Corporation. The injured party suffered catastrophic injuries.
  • Result: Dismissal in exchange for a waiver of costs.

Jiangsu Shinco Technology Co., Ltd. v. G&S Import-Export, Inc., Los Angeles County Superior Court, Case No. 21VECV01448

  • Represented and defended an international importer of consumer electronics in a subrogation lawsuit brought by China Export & Credit Insurance Corporation, aka Sinosure, on behalf of the Chinese manufacturer, alleging breach of contract, which the defendant denied. The defendant asserted the issue arose out of an accounting dispute. Sinosure is a state-funded and policy-oriented insurance company established and supported by the state to promote China's foreign economic and trade development and cooperation.
  • The Chinese manufacturer claimed damages in excess of $2.5 million.
  • Result: Dismissal in exchange for a waiver of costs.

Zhu Hai Yue Hua Electronic Co., Ltd. v. Silo Digital Corporation, Inc., Los Angeles County Superior Court, Case No. BC476331

  • Represented and defended an international importer of consumer electronics in a subrogation lawsuit brought by China Export & Credit Insurance Corporation, aka Sinosure on behalf of the Chinese manufacturer where flat-panel TVs were stolen by the broker prior to the shipment of goods to retailers.
  • The Chinese manufacturer claimed damages in excess of $996,800.00.
  • Result: Dismissal in exchange for a waiver of costs.

Martinez v. Blue Diamond Limo Service, Riverside County Superior Court, Case No. RIC2003074

  • Represented and defended a limousine service and driver involved in an auto accident where the plaintiff claimed extensive injuries. The defense investigation revealed that the plaintiff's prior medical history and claims history were extensive and that the plaintiff could not establish causation for her alleged injuries.
  • Result: Judgment of dismissal was entered in favor of the Defendants following a successful Motion for Summary Judgment.