Breach of Contract, Commercial Lease Dispute, Tenant Improvements
VLG defended a national retailer and its chief executive in a commercial lease dispute relating to tenant improvements totaling $275,722. VLG filed a demurrer attacking the pleading sufficiency of the complaint, and later a cross-complaint against the plaintiff contractor. Result: case dismissed. Plaintiff's recovery from VLG's clients: $0.
Breach of Contract
VLG defended a designer and international retailer in a breach of contract action of $216,000. VLG filed multiple demurrers attacking the sufficiency of the complaint, and later a cross-complaint against the plaintiff for breach of contract, fraud, concealment and unfair business practices, among other claims. Result: case dismissed. Plaintiff's recovery from VLG's client: $0.
Breach of Contract
VLG defended a healthcare facility in a breach of contract action arising from the purchase and sale of medical equipment and analyzers. VLG filed a cross-complaint against the plaintiff alleging it breached the terms of the agreement, and thereafter conducted aggressive discovery. Result: case dismissed. Plaintiff's recovery from VLG's client: $0.
Violation of Computer Fraud and Abuse Act, Computer Crimes, Fraud, Conversion, Intentional Interference with Contractual Relations, Unfair Competition
VLG defended a client that was sued in federal court by a popular online gaming host. The complaint alleged VLG's client was involved in fraudulent game play on plaintiff's website by utilizing software applications that perform automated tasks much faster and more repetitively than humans. Plaintiff sought to recover all monies that were won by VLG's client, and others, in the hundreds of thousands of dollars. Result: case dismissed. Plaintiff's recovery from VLG's client: $0.
Trademark Infringement
VLG defended a skilled home nursing facility against claims of trademark infringement and internet domain rights. VLG's client's objective was to resolve the dispute favorably, and as quickly as possible. Result: favorable settlement agreement reached before any court filing.
Fraud, Conversion, Misappropriation, Breach of Contract
VLG defended a client accused by a former employer of embezzling and misappropriating over $200,000. VLG filed a cross-complaint alleging the employer breached the employment agreement because it failed to adequately compensate the employee, and thereafter instituted aggressive discovery to unearth this issue. Result: case dismissed. Plaintiff's recovery from VLG's client: $0.
Premises Liability, General Negligence
VLG defended a retail business and its owners in an action brought by a contractor who sustained serious bodily injury while working on the premises. The plaintiff alleged the business failed to maintain the area in a safe condition and failed to warn of a dangerous condition therein, causing him to fall from the ceiling through a floor. Result: case dismissed. Plaintiff's recovery from VLG's clients: $0.
Breach of Contract
VLG defended a retailer and its managing principal in a breach of contract action arising from the purchase and sale of specially designed electronic cigarettes. VLG filed a general denial in response to the complaint, and immediately served written discovery to unearth a flaw in the lawsuit. Result: case dismissed. Plaintiff's recovery from VLG's client: $0.
Breach of Contract, Fraud
VLG represented a landmark cemetery in an action against a paving company and its owner for breach of contract, fraud and concealment, among other claims. The original agreement, which called for the removal, repair, and repaving of asphalt throughout the cemetery's grounds, was in the amount of $83,960. Through aggressive discovery, VLG demonstrated that the paving company and its owner intentionally overcharged VLG's client for materials. Result: $100,000 judgment against defendants, including the company's owner (individually).
Breach of Contract, Open Book Account, Account Stated
VLG represented a manufacturer and international distributor of natural stone in an action against its customer for unpaid invoices totaling $87,715. Result: VLG's client recovered $110,000, which included accrued interest and attorneys' fees.
Serious Personal Injury
VLG represented a truck driver involved in a motor vehicle accident. The impact of the accident caused VLG's client to suffer a rotator cuff injury to his shoulder. The defendant's insurance company initially argued the accident could not have caused the injury, but later changed its position. Result: $200,000 settlement.
