U.S. ex rel. Colquitt v. Abbott Labs.: Obtained complete defense verdict in three-week False Claims Act jury trial seeking over $1 billion for alleged Medicare fraud. Judgment affirmed on appeal by Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals.
South Carolina v. BP: Complete defense verdict for BP in South Carolina state court jury trial, defeating fraud and unfair trade practices claims brought by the State.
Right Field Rooftops LLC v. Chicago Cubs: Appellate counsel for Chicago Cubs, defending district court’s dismissal of contract, antitrust, and tort claims brought by rooftop owners in connection with Wrigley Field expansion. Judgment affirmed in its entirety by Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals.
City of St. Louis v. Los Angeles Rams: Defending Los Angeles Rams in lawsuit challenging team’s relocation to Los Angeles.
Michigan Dep’t of Environmental Quality v. BP: After successfully petitioning for interlocutory appeal, argued appeal and secured reversal and judgment for BP. Michigan Court of Appeals ordered all claims dismissed as barred by the statute of limitations.
U.S. ex rel. LaFauci v. AbbVie: Obtained complete dismissal of False Claims Act suit alleging Anti-Kickback Statute violations in connection with patient support services.
Frager v. Chicago Cubs: Counsel for Chicago Cubs in successful defense of season ticket renewal claims brought by ticket broker. Claims dismissed with prejudice.
Underground Storage Tank Trust Fund Litigation: Representing energy company in litigation and government investigations in more than 20 states related to reimbursements from State trust funds for environmental cleanup at service stations.
Volodarskiy v. Delta Air Lines, Inc.: Represented Delta in class action and subsequent appeal related to European Union Regulation 261. Complete dismissal of all claims affirmed by Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals.
Kwok v. Delta Air Lines, Inc.: Represented Delta in class action and subsequent appeal concerning frequent-flier mileage awards. Judgment for Delta affirmed in its entirety by Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals.
Represent companies in federal investigations involving alleged violations of the False Claims Act, Anti-Kickback Statute, and criminal fraud statutes.
Daniel also maintains an active pro bono practice, serving as counsel in criminal appeals and post-conviction proceedings.
