Representing a real estate developer in connection with noxious landfill odors from the Chiquita Canyon landfill that have devastated Williams Homes’ community Williams Ranch, a 497-home residential development in Santa Clarita, California. Thousands of related claims are pending in federal court.
Representing pharmaceutical company in products liability design defect and failure to warn case; primary brief-drafter on successful motion to dismiss with prejudice and on appellate brief; argued the appeal before the Ninth Circuit.
Representing manufacturer of pest-control products in consumer false-advertising putative class action in federal court; deposed multiple fact and expert witnesses and served as primary brief-drafter on pending motion for summary judgment.
Represented Boeing in litigation asserting tortious interference related to the sale and environmental cleanup of a commercial property. Participated in fact and expert discovery including taking depositions of two fact witnesses.
Represented Toll Brothers, Inc. and Porter Ranch Development Company in coordinated litigation against major utility arising from the Aliso Canyon gas leak, the largest gas leak in American history. Participated in fact and expert discovery, including taking the truncated deposition of a public utility executive.
Represented Abbott Laboratories as part of trial team that secured complete defense verdict in six-week long products liability trial challenging the safety of Abbott’s pre-term infant formula.
Represented a direct-to-consumer apparel company in a consumer false-advertising putative class action in federal court; primary brief-drafter on successful motion to dismiss on most claims followed by favorable settlement.
Represented a customizable furniture company in consumer class action litigation in federal court against allegations of a false discount pricing scheme.
Represented beverage distributor in putative class action litigation (and multiple arbitrations) against allegations of price discrimination in violation of federal antitrust laws.
Represented a large hotel in securities fraud class action arising out of allegations related to misconduct of the company’s executives.
Represented a large hotel in litigation alleging an antitrust conspiracy arising out of the company’s subscription to pricing software.
Represented a government defense contractor in a confidential government investigation.
Represented a direct-to-consumer apparel company in a securities fraud class action stemming from the company’s IPO.
Represented a company within the gambling industry in proceedings related to licensure before the California Gambling Control Commission.
Represented a large provider of janitorial services in a confidential government investigation.
Represented a large drug manufacturer in suit involving breach of contract and related claims.
Represented an entertainment company in a confidential high-stakes commercial arbitration and lawsuit against a major studio regarding breach of contract and soft IP.
Represented a food distributor in post-trial litigation related to theft of trade secrets.
Served on litigation team in Chapter 11 proceedings for distressed jewelry company in Federal Bankruptcy Court.
