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Porter Scott Achieves Several Plaintiff MSJ Victories
Porter Scott, based on its experience with complex corporate and real and personal property legal disputes, continues to secure results in representing a non-profit hierarchical organization…Read more about this case.
Porter Scott Successful at Trial in Placer County
Porter Scott attorney Martin Jensen and Jeffrey Nordlander obtained a multi-million dollar verdict on their clients’ cross-complaint and secured a defense verdict on the plaintiff’s affirmative complaint…Read more about this case.
Porter Scott Successfully Obtains Defense Verdict in El Dorado County Trial
Porter Scott attorney Joceline Herman achieved a complete defense verdict at a recent trial in El Dorado County. Joceline represented her client successfully on claims for breach of fiduciary duty and conversion…Read more about this case.
Ambroselli v. Anapolsky
Plaintiff Ambroselli brought an action for declaratory relief, breach of contract and enforcement of an oral trust against Anapolsky, administrator of Richard Powers’s estate. Porter Scott’s Carl Calnero and Thomas Riordan represented Anapolsky. Read more about this case.
Defended Placer County Developer
Successfully defended major Placer County developer in El Dorado County in an alter ego and breach of contract fraud matter. Placer County developer was sued erroneously as principal of contractor who defrauded other major land developers. Resolved matter for nuisance value while motion for summary judgment was pending on the legal question of alter ego.
Insurance Brokerage Breach of Contract Case
Represented a family-owned insurance brokerage company in a breach of contract case. Plaintiffs claimed their insurance brokerage was negligent in failing to tender a claim to their insurance company, causing them to pay for their own defense in a separate lawsuit. After a jury verdict, plaintiffs were awarded only one-fifth of the amount they demanded prior to trial.
Represented Sacramento Developer
Represented major Sacramento developer in Napa County in a breach of commercial lease and development transaction involving a movie production studio and damage of movie props. Negotiated substantially in favor of developer client on all financial terms.
Defended Autistic Services Company
Successfully defended autistic services company and its owners against allegations of breach of fiduciary duty, duty of loyalty, misappropriation of trade secrets, unfair competition, interference with prospective business advantage, and conversion. Defeated request for preliminary injunction and negotiated favorable settlement on behalf of client.
Represented California Food Sales Agency
Obtained a favorable settlement on behalf of a California food sales agency client sued by a competitor for misappropriation of trade secrets, unlawful solicitation, and alleged breach of non-competition agreements, among other claims. Read more about this case.
Multimillion-Dollar Commercial Real Estate Sale
Prevailed on directed verdict motion on claims filed against an escrow company over a multimillion dollar commercial real estate sale in Kern County, California. Defeated both breach of contract and negligence claims against defendant escrow company and obtained judgment in favor of our client for attorney’s fees as prevailing party.
Uniform Trade Secrets Act Claim
Took over representation defending a specialized staffing corporation in a claim for misappropriation of trade secrets under the Uniform Trade Secrets Act after a preliminary injunction was granted.
National Grange v. California Guild
Following a successful motion for summary judgment, plaintiff National Grange (represented by Porter Scott) won a declaratory judgment in the trial court establishing that defendant California Guild was not entitled to keepsaid property after effectively seceding from the Grange after its Charter was revoked. Read more about this case.
$9.1 Million Binding Arbitration Award
Porter Scott obtained a $9.1 million binding arbitration award before a three judge panel on behalf of one of Sacramento’s major beverage distributors. Read more about this case.
Dog Bite Injury Claim
Obtained summary judgment in favor of a retailer against claims for a dog bite injury. Read more about this case.
Contract Dispute for Local Farmer
David Melton and Jeremy Ehrlich obtained summary judgment for a local farmer against an equipment rental company which sought indemnification. An employee of a local apricot farmer was injured by a forklift and brought suit against the forklift’s manufacturer and rental company. Read more about this case.
Settlement on behalf of Sacramento Developer
Negotiated complex settlement agreement on behalf of major Sacramento developer in breach of contract action and related cross-actions. As a condition of settlement, client obtained assets which allowed him to continue with development of desirable residential project.
Indemnity Contract and Workers Compensation
Prevailed on appeal on behalf of local apricot farmer following successful summary judgment against an equipment rental company from allegations arising from a deficient indemnity agreement.
Unanimous Defense Verdict in Business Dispute
Carl Calnero & Katlyn Gregg received a unanimous Defense Verdict from the jury in a bifurcated business dispute involving a long term oral agreement where the Plaintiff sued for fraud, financial elder abuse and interference with prospective economic damage. Read more about this case.
Favorable Judgement for Insurance Broker in Case v. General Contractor
Summary judgment was granted by the United States District Court arising out of a cross-claim on an adversary proceeding in bankruptcy court. Read more about this case.