News & Events - 2007
Green & Hall Wins Binding Arbitration
December, 2007 - Sam Danskin recently received an award in favor of Standard Pacific Corp. arising out of a dispute involving the sale of residential property. The award was the result of a binding arbitration before the Hon. Sherman Smith (Ret.) of JAMS in October 2007.
Trial Court Finds in Favor of the Association of Firearm and Tool Mark Examiners
January, 2007 - Brian Plante represents the Association of Firearm and Tool Mark Examiners ("AFTE"), and in 2006 completed a trial involving one of its members, Paul Dougherty. The lawsuit followed AFTE's public censure of Mr. Dougherty for allegedly giving unethical testimony as an expert witness in an underlying criminal trial. Mr. Dougherty sued under various theories of liability, including breach of contract, restraint of trade, negligent and intentional interference with contractual relations, and negligent and intentional interference with prospective economic advantage. Following a bench trial, the Court found in favor of AFTE on all counts, and awarded AFTE its statutory costs as the prevailing party. Mr. Dougherty has appealed the decision, and the matter is currently being briefed.
Court of Appeal Upholds Summary Judgment in Favor of Re/Max Advantage and its Agent
August, 2007 - Brian Plante represented Re/Max Advantage and its agent in a matter arising from the Plaintiffs' lease of a residential property with an option to purchase. The Plaintiffs alleged various nondisclosures on the part of Re/Max Advantage, as well as breach of fiduciary duty for failing to secure an extension of the option agreement. The Court granted summary judgment in favor of Re/Max Advantage on all causes of action, and the Plaintiffs appealed. In an unpublished decision, the Fourth District Court of Appeal recently upheld the Court's granting of summary judgment on all counts.
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