Significant Cases
Obtained dismissal for lack of personal jurisdiction on behalf of an out-of-state corporate client who was sued in Ohio federal court over an alleged breach of contract claim involving a multimillion dollar real estate venture. Katz v. Meli Investments, LLC, Case No. 3:08-CV-299 (S.D. Ohio, 2008).
Recovered full amount of judgment against a general contractor who had negligently installed roofs on multiple condominium buildings, then fraudulently conveyed its assets to a new company in order to evade recovery. We successfully pierced the corporate veil of the new company and established the fraudulent conversion. Indian Creek Condominium Association v. Adams, 2004 CV 5908 (Common Pleas Court, Montgomery County, Ohio).
Recovered full amount of six figure judgment, including punitive damages and attorneys fees, on behalf of an elderly person who became a victim of fraud by family member who abused power of attorney and absconded with client’s life savings, hiding the stolen property in an out-of-state real estate development venture. Judgment was affirmed by Second District Court of Appeals. Scott v. Hall, 1987 CV 3727 (Common Pleas Court, Montgomery County, Ohio).
Successfully negotiated large settlements on behalf of women who had been sexually harassed while working for a food service chain, after filing suit, conducting aggressive discovery, and prevailing in pretrial motions.