Client Collaborations

Trendwest Resorts, Inc., et al v. Ramsay-Gerding Construction Company et al. Obtained multimillion-dollar recovery in which excerpted video deposition admissions and electronic and PowerPoint visual aids were used to convince insurance adjusters of their exposure. Claims included negligence and breach-of-contract claims against architects, an owner’s representative, a general contractor, and subcontractors arising from the defective design and construction of the WorldMark at Gleneden Resort.

Represented a client in the fishing industry in pursuing trade secret, Computer Fraud and Abuse Act (CFAA), and other claims against former employees.

Represented national trading card seller in a putative class action in federal court asserting claims for violations of Oregon’s Unlawful Trade Practices Act, prevailing on motion to dismiss.

Achieved multiple dismissals on behalf of clients at the early stages of litigation when the business lacked a logical nexus to the facts and circumstances giving rise to the controversy.

Lottery Licensing. Obtained lottery retailer contract approval at sensitive Oregon State Lottery retail locations.

Platt Electric Supply, Inc. v. Menlo Logistics, Inc. Successful defense of designer of logistical materials plant from multimillion-dollar claims, including recovery of multimillion-dollar counterclaim. After two summary judgment motions and a motion in limine were granted in favor of defendant, Menlo Logistics, Inc., claimed damages were reduced from in excess of $6 million to less than $900,000. Claims included breach of contract, breach of good faith and fair dealing, fraud, and negligent misrepresentation. Menlo Logistics, Inc., obtained summary judgment on claims that, with accrued interest, amounted to in excess of $1.2 million. In the face of claims against it in excess of $6 million, our client, Menlo Logistics, Inc., recovered just under $1 million.

Represented chemical process industry client in pursuing trade secret and related claims against a rival manufacturer.

Represented a software company in a putative class action in federal court asserting claims under the Telephone Consumer Protection Act.

Represented Chapter 7 debtors in a reply to an objection to the debtors’ homestead exemption in the debtors’ house and burial plots. The court denied the objection and declared that under the South Carolina homestead exemption statute a debtor can claim an exemption in both a homestead and burial plot if the combined value is below the exemption limit.