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Defended higher education institution in state court trial against various contractual and tort claims, including claims related to race, gender, and age discrimination.
Defended commercial engine manufacturer in Washington state-court action involving allegations of breach of implied and express warranties and spoliation in connection with the alleged failure of the engine.
Represented ad hoc committee of secured lenders holding more than $100 million in secured debt in out-of-court restructuring of privately held defense contractor, including representation in connection with debt-for-equity swap, exempt securities issuance, and new debt financing.
Recovered $15 million in breach-of-contract, successor liability, fraudulent transfer, and corporate piercing action arising out of sale of business.
Represented broker-dealer in appeal from pretrial dismissal of negligence claims. Oregon Supreme Court concluded that the broker-dealer did not have a special relationship with investor that permitted assertion of tort claims. Boyer v. Salomon Smith Barney, 344 Or 583 (2008)
Represented transit agency in a multi-week condemnation trial. The trial involved a dispute over whether or not the transit agency’s light rail station specially benefited the property due to its proximity and a recent upzone of the property. The jury determined the property was specially benefitted by light rail and returned verdict matching the transit agency’s valuation evidence and $1.4 million less than the owner’s valuation. No fees or costs awarded to property owner. (12-Person Jury Trial)
Drafted and provided legislative testimony on legislation amending Oregon PERS to protect defined benefit accounts for out-of-state public employees and prevent employee class action suit.
Defended employer in multi-week trial in state court regarding breach of contract and other state tort claims.
Defended commercial engine manufacturer in Washington state-court action involving allegations of negligent manufacture of a diesel engine.