Successes
Trade Secret #1: Confidential Settlement; San Francisco County Superior Court
The firm was retained shortly before trial to represent its clients who were sued for misappropriation of trade secrets after leaving their employer to start a competing entity. The firm was able to obtain an outstanding settlement amount that was considerably below its clients’ potential exposure and would not impede them financially from continuing to expand their fledgling business.
More Successes
Elie v. Smith (Jury trial; San Mateo County Superior Court)
The firm was retained to defend a client who was being sued for $25 million dollars and were able to obtain a $9.4 million dollar award on defendant’s cross-complaint
Campbell v. Farmers Insurance Exchange (Jury Trial; Santa Clara County Superior Court)
The firm obtained a defense verdict on behalf of its client who had been accused of racial discrimination and wrongfully denying insurance benefits.
Employee Mobility #1: Confidential Settlement; San Francisco County Superior Court
The firm's client was Chief Merchandising Officer for a well-established brand based out of New York. He was recruited to San Francisco to work with a nationally recognized women’s apparel company.