News & Events
Joseph M. ElGuindy Becomes a Shareholder in the Firm
January 09, 2008 - Green & Hall is pleased to announce that Joseph M. ElGuindy has become a shareholder in the firm. Joe's elevation to the shareholder ranks recognizes his tremendous contribution to the firm, and especially to the success and growth of the Roseville Office. We value his energy and dedication to our clients, both of which are essential for the continued success of the firm. Congratulations Joe!
Landmark Decision Expected from California Supreme Court in Crawford v. J.M. Peters Company, Inc.
Spring of 2008 - Brian Plante completed a 4 month jury trial on behalf of long time Green & Hall client, Capital Pacific Holdings, Inc. formerly known as J.M. Peters Company, Inc. ("J.M. Peters"), in 2003. The Trial Court found in favor of J.M. Peters on its declaratory relief cause of action against Weather Shield, Mfg. ("Weather Shield"), a window supplier. In so doing, the Court held that Weather Shield had a prospective duty to defend J.M. Peters even though the jury found in favor of Weather Shield on the Plaintiffs' negligence claim. In a published decision, the Fourth District Court of Appeal upheld the trial court's ruling, finding that negligence was not a prerequisite to triggering Weather Shield's defense obligation under an express indemnity provision in the subcontract agreement between J.M. Peters and Weather Shield. In May, 2006 the California Supreme Court granted Weather Shield's Petition for Review, and the decision is expected to significantly impact the law of indemnity relative to residential subcontract agreements. If the Appellate Court's decision is upheld, it will be a major victory for developers and homebuilders in California.
Green & Hall Wins Binding Arbitration
December, 2007 - Sam Danskin recently received an award in favor of Standard Pacific Corp. arising out of a dispute involving the sale of residential property. The award was the result of a binding arbitration before the Hon. Sherman Smith (Ret.) of JAMS in October 2007.
Trial Court Finds in Favor of the Association of Firearm and Tool Mark Examiners
January, 2007 - Brian Plante represents the Association of Firearm and Tool Mark Examiners ("AFTE"), and in 2006 completed a trial involving one of its members, Paul Dougherty. The lawsuit followed AFTE's public censure of Mr. Dougherty for allegedly giving unethical testimony as an expert witness in an underlying criminal trial. Mr. Dougherty sued under various theories of liability, including breach of contract, restraint of trade, negligent and intentional interference with contractual relations, and negligent and intentional interference with prospective economic advantage. Following a bench trial, the Court found in favor of AFTE on all counts, and awarded AFTE its statutory costs as the prevailing party. Mr. Dougherty has appealed the decision, and the matter is currently being briefed.
Court of Appeal Upholds Summary Judgment in Favor of Re/Max Advantage and its Agent
August, 2007 - Brian Plante represented Re/Max Advantage and its agent in a matter arising from the Plaintiffs' lease of a residential property with an option to purchase. The Plaintiffs alleged various nondisclosures on the part of Re/Max Advantage, as well as breach of fiduciary duty for failing to secure an extension of the option agreement. The Court granted summary judgment in favor of Re/Max Advantage on all causes of action, and the Plaintiffs appealed. In an unpublished decision, the Fourth District Court of Appeal recently upheld the Court's granting of summary judgment on all counts.
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