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Marathon Patent Group Hit with $138M Verdict for Breach of Contract and Unjust Enrichment
December 2, 2024
Michael Ho V. Marathon Patent Group, Inc. Et Al Case Background On January 14, 2021, Michael Ho, one of the founders of the cryptocurrency entity U.S. Bitcoin Corp., filed a breach of contract lawsuit against Marathon Patent Group, a cryptocurrency mining company based in Las Vegas, Nevada, for misrepresentation, unjust enrichment, and violating the terms of their Non-Disclosure agreement. The case was subsequently removed from Riverside Superior Court to the United States District Court, California Central (Eastern Division - Riverside). The lawsuit was assigned to Judge Sunshine Suzanne Sykes and referred to Magistrate Judge Sheri PYM. [Case number: 5:21cv339] Cause

PMB Rentals Wins $116k Verdict in Breach of Contract and Fraudulent Misrepresentation Lawsuit
November 14, 2024
PMB Rentals, LLC v. Schultz, James Case Background On July 11, 2022, PMB Rentals, LLC filed a breach of contract lawsuit against Dimitrios Elias Psaras and his attorney, James J. Schultz. The complaint included claims of statutory theft, fraudulent misrepresentation, breach of contract, and covenant of good faith and dealing. The case was filed in the Connecticut State, Superior Court, New Britain Judicial Division. Judges Eric Smith, Joseph Shortall, Kimberly Knox, and Lisa Morgan presided over this case.[Case number: HHB-CV22-5031853-S] Cause PMB Rentals, LLC ("PMB") was an active Tennessee Limited Liability Company with its corporate address at 1075 Mineral Wells Ave, Paris, Tennessee. It was legally registered to do business in Connecticut and specialized in renting-to-own portable sheds. PMB operates in multiple states, including Tenness

The Law Firm of Fox and Fox, a General Partnership Composed of Frank O. Fox and Claire S. Fox vs. Miguel Arteaga Case Background On June 29, 2022, the Law Firm of Fox and Fox filed a breach of contract lawsuit against Miguel Arteaga after he failed to pay the legal fees as per an agreement signed between them. The case was filed in the California Superior Court, Los Angeles County. Judge Thomas D. Long presided over the jury trial. [Case number: 22STCV21229] Cause The Law Firm of Fox and Fox, a general partnership made up of Frank O. Fox and Claire S. Fox, filed a lawsuit against Miguel Arteaga. The firm alleged that on September 29, 2021, a written agreement was established between Frank O. Fox and Miguel Arteaga. Later, on June 9, 2022, the Defendant breached this agreement. The Plaintiff represented the Defendant in two legal

Renee Lotenero, et al. vs. BMW of North America, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company Case Background On April 12, 2022, Plaintiffs Renee Lotenero and Steve Siegrist filed a warranty breach lawsuit against Defendant BMW of North America, LLC, alleging a violation of the Song-Beverly Act. The case was filed in the California Superior Court, Los Angeles County. Judge Theresa M. Traber presided over this case. [Case number: 22STCV12388] Cause Plaintiffs Renee Lotenero and Steve Siegrist lived in Los Angeles, California. The Defendant, BMW, was a Delaware Limited Liability Company that registered to operate in California. Its registered office was also located in Los Angeles. The Pla

Defense Verdict in Breach of Contract Case Against State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Co.
October 14, 2024
Romanov V. State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Company Case Background On December 12, 2022, Plaintiff Susan Romanov filed a lawsuit against her insurance company alleging breach of contract, negligence, bad faith, and fraud. The case was filed in the United States District Court, Tennessee Eastern (Knoxville). The case was assigned to District Judge Travis R McDonough and referred to Magistrate Judge Debra C Poplin. [Case number: 3:22cv443] Cause

Breach of Contract Lawsuit: Werner Deconstruction Wins $1.4M Against Siteworks Services Ny, Inc.
October 3, 2024
Werner Deconstruction, Llc V. Siteworks Services Ny, Inc. Et Al Case Background On October 23, 2015, Plaintiff Werner Deconstruction LLC filed a lawsuit against Defendant Siteworks Services NY, Inc. (“SSNY”) and others, including allegations of breach of contract, fraud, and unjust enrichment. The case was filed in the United States District Court, New Jersey (Trenton). The case was assigned to Judge Peter G. Sheridan and referred to Magistrate Judge Tonianne J. Bongiovanni. [Case number: 3:15cv7682] Cause On February 6, 2015, Werner Deconstruction and SSNY signed a Debris Removal Services Agreement. According to this agreement, SSNY committed to removing a demolition

Vicente Rodriguez vs. American Honda Motor Co., Inc., a California Corporation Case Background On April 05, 2021, Vicente Rodriguez filed a lawsuit against American Honda Motor Co. Inc. alleging breach of warranty and violation of the Song-Beverly Act. The case was filed before the California Superior Court, Los Angeles County. Judge Hol

Jury Clears American Honda Motor Co. of Song-Beverly Act Violations and Fraudulent Concealment Allegations
September 13, 2024
Adrian Pozos, et al. vs. American Honda Motor Co., Inc., a California Corporation Case Background On October 27, 2020, Plaintiff Adrian Pozos and Liliana Lopez filed a breach of warranty lawsuit against American Honda Motor Co. alleging violation of the Song-Beverly Act and fraudulent concealment. The case was filed in the California Superior Court, Los Angeles County. Judge Christopher K. Lui presided over this case. [Case number: 20STCV41226] Cause Defendant American Honda Motor (AHM) manufactured and sold numerous vehicles in the U.S. with defective transmissions, including the 2015-2017 Acura TLC, 2016-2017 Acura MDX, 2016-2017 Honda Pilot, and 2018-2019 Honda Odyssey models, among others. The defect, referred to as the “9-Speed Transmission Defect,” arose from the transmission’s 9.8 ratio speed. This desig

California Jury Returns Defense Verdict in Breach of Warranty Lawsuit Against Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A., Inc.
August 28, 2024

New York Jury Awards $5.69M Against QuantumScape Co. in Breach of Contract and Fraud Lawsuit
August 27, 2024
Jakubiak V. Quantumscape Corporation Et Al Case Background On December 22, 2020, a securities fraud complaint was filed against QuantumScape Corporation before the United States District Court, New York Southern (Foley Square) alleging breach of contract and common law fraud. On January 21, 2022, Plaintiffs Jeffrey Jakubiak, Michael Assante, John Wilschke, Headwaters Holdings LLC, BJI Financial Group Inc., and Brian Walsh (referred to as "Plaintiffs") filed their consolidated amended complaint. They did this through their undersigned attorneys, following the Court's order dated January 14, 2022. This case was assigned to Judge Margaret M. Garnett and referred to Magistrate Judge Jennifer E. Willis. [Case number:

Florida Real Estate Lawsuit: Jury Sides With Millennium World Trade Business LLC Despite Breach of Contract Claims
July 31, 2024
Felix Erdulfo Malaga Torres v Millenium World Trade Business, LLC Et Al On July 11, 2024, the Florida jury returned a defense verdict in favor of Millennium World Trade Business, LLC after finding Plaintiff Felix Torres's claims of breach of contract and unjust enrichment to be unfounded. Case Background On January 27, 2023, Felix Torres filed an action for breach of contract before the Florida State, Miami-Dade County, Eleventh Circuit Court. Judge Lisa S. Walsh presided over this case. [Case number: 2023-001445-CA-01] Cause On February 13, 2013, Plaintiff Felix Erdulfo Malaga Torres entered into a Purchase Agreement with New Osimo, LLC to buy two properties—a “Large Lot” and a “Small Lot”—for $3,750,000.00. To facilitate the purchase, Torres deposited $1,817,500.00 with Millennium World Trade Business, LLC, covering 48.5% of the total price. On Ap

Connecticut Auto Negligence Lawsuit: Jury Awards $250K in Underinsured Motorist Benefits Claim
July 29, 2024
Dyer, Thomas v. Ivanov, Margarita On July 19, 2024, the Connecticut jury awarded Thomas Dyer a $250,000 verdict against Travelers Indemnity Company for underinsured motorist benefits in the present auto negligence case which arose from a motor vehicle accident on a highway. Case Background On June 20, 2022, Thomas Dyer filed a complaint against Margarita Ivanov for auto negligence before the Connecticut Superior Court, Judicial Division of Meriden. However, on May 24, 2024, an amended complaint was filed where Dyer's vehicle insurance company, Travelers Indemnity Company was added to the lawsuit to seek underinsured motorist benefits. Judges John Riley and Steven Jacobs presided over this case. [Case number: NNI-CV22-6026678-S] Cause On June 14, 2021, around 9:35 a.m., Thomas Dyer was driving north in the right cen