Breach Of Contract Jury Verdicts Settlements

In a reverse mortgage servicing dispute, Sun West Mortgage Co. sued First National Bank of Pennsylvania, successor to First Mariner, over a 2017 Settlement Agreement requiring loan repurchases. After Fannie Mae flagged defects in two loans, Sun West covered payoffs when the Bank failed to act. Following a bench trial, the Court ruled for Sun West on the Hastings Loan, awarding $511,918.55 plus interest, but found for the Bank on Barner Loan claims, with attorneys’ fees to be decided later.

UnitedLayer, LLC, a colocation services provider, sued the City and County of San Francisco for over $2 million in unpaid invoices, fees, and interest under their Master Agreement. The city disputed the charges, citing audit rights, contract conditions, and procedural defenses. After nearly two and a half years of litigation, the parties reached a conditional settlement in January 2025 for $850,000, vacating scheduled hearings and trial dates. The dismissal deadline was set for July 1, 2025, formally ending the dispute.

In a contested business sale, Norman An and Red Nat Inc. sued Lisa Fang and Red Ling Inc. over the failed transfer of Club Sense, a Sunnyvale karaoke bar and its ABC liquor license. An said he paid $160,000 toward a $200,000 deal but was left without control of the bar when Fang allegedly refused to sign escrow documents. Fang denied wrongdoing and cited unfulfilled conditions. After a trial in Santa Clara County Superior Court, jurors on August 27, 2025, ruled for An on breach of contract, finding he had met his obligations and was harmed by Fang’s refusal. They cleared Fang on intentional misrepresentation and false promise, rejecting fraud-based claims but confirming liability for the failed contract.

This case took place in Miami-Dade Circuit Court and centered on a homeowner’s insurance dispute. Jean Julio Boursiquot, the Plaintiff, owned a residential property that he said suffered significant roof and interior water damage during Hurricane Ian in September 2022.Boursiquot filed a claim with his insurer, Citizens Property Insurance Corporation, Florida’s state-backed insurer of last resort. According to him, the storm’s high winds caused openings in the roof, which allowed rainwater to pour inside and damage his home.When Citizens denied the claim, Boursiquot turned to the courts, filing a lawsuit in 2024 for breach of contract. He argued that his policy clearly covered hurricane-related damage and that Citizens wrongfully refused to pay the benefits he was entitled to receive.Boursiquot asserted that Hurricane Ian caused a direct physical loss to his property within the policy period. He claimed that wind ripped shingles from the roof and created openings

The City and County of San Francisco sued Michael E. Johnson and affiliated entities over a $5.5 million redevelopment loan tied to the Fillmore Heritage Center. The City alleged breach of contract after repeated defaults, claiming Johnson was the alter ego of his companies. Defendants denied liability and raised numerous defenses, including waiver, duress, and impossibility. A full settlement was filed in July 2023, and the court dismissed the case on August 13, 2025.

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In a commercial lease dispute, BAFFS sued Appliance Outlet, Inc. and guarantor Agasi Davtyan for unpaid rent, property damage, and abandonment of premises. The court awarded $402,035.75 to BAFFS after finding the defendants liable for breach of contract, guaranty, and the covenant of good faith and fair dealing. The negligence claim was denied. Defendants had raised over 30 defenses, which the court rejected.

Pluum Construction filed a fourth-party complaint against subcontractors after a homeowner sued over alleged construction defects. While denying direct fault, Pluum argued the subcontractors caused the issues and sought indemnity or contribution. The jury ultimately awarded the homeowner $115,120 in damages, including $41,442 attributable to Pluum. The case involved multiple parties and complex liability disputes across contract and negligence claims.

In a dispute over the Cardinal Point Wind Power Project, the court granted summary judgment to Black & Veatch Construction, Inc., dismissing The Boldt Company’s $7.2 million breach of contract and quantum meruit claims. Boldt alleged BVCI failed to provide proper site conditions and wrongfully terminated its subcontract. BVCI countered that Boldt mismanaged its responsibilities and failed to mitigate damages. The court sided with BVCI, finding Boldt liable under the subcontract.

On May 25, 2023, Plaintiff Ramon Uriel Moreno filed a breach of contract lawsuit in the Florida State, Miami-Dade County, Eleventh Circuit Court (Case number: 2:22cv422) due to windstorm damage. This case was assigned to Judge Joseph D. Perkins.Ramon Uriel Moreno purchased a residential property insurance policy from Citizens Property Insurance Corporation to protect his home at 13600 SW 181 St., Miami, FL 33177. He consistently paid his premiums, ensuring that the policy remained active. On August 3, 2021, a severe windstorm struck his property, causing extensive structural damage. The strong winds compromised the home’s integrity, affecting the roof, exterior walls, and other essential components. Moreno recognized the severity of the dama

In Black Star Investment Group LLC v. Pro Quip LLC et al., a Florida court awarded $4,000 for breach of contract after Plaintiff alleged a used skid steer was sold with false claims about its condition and warranty. Fraud and misrepresentation claims were dismissed after the court found Plaintiff had waived those claims through disclaimers. Only Pro Quip LLC and Neil Marcellino were held liable for the damages. Claims against other defendants, including Dirt Toys LLC and Martha Ceballos, were dismissed.

In a breach of contract case, the Insureds claimed that their property sustained wind and rain damage while covered under a valid policy. They alleged that the insurer failed to respond, pay, or deny coverage for over three months. The insurer denied liability, citing delayed reporting, lack of documentation, and exclusions like wear, tear, and pre-existing damage. The case centers on compliance with policy conditions and the insurer’s duty to investigate and pay covered claims.