Recent Litigation
Velarde vs. Cayabyab, San Mateo County, Settlement, October 2009
We sued on behalf of our client who alleged constructive termination against her employer. The Defendant employer demanded the use of Plaintiff's credit to buy real property while the California real estate market was ascending. After enduring what we alleged was a hostile work environment, Plaintiff gave notice to her employer. Defendants contended that Plaintiff had voluntarily participated in the real estate purchases and that she voluntarily left her job. We proceeded to attack Defendants' allegations and claims of voluntary participation. A very good Judge of the Superior Court of San Mateo assisted the parties in settling this matter during a Mandatory Settlement Conference two weeks before trial for a recovery of $250,000.
Branchflower vs. Advanced Estate Planning Consultants, Santa Clara County, Settlement, August 2009
We sued on behalf of our client after the Defendants seized corporate opportunities for themselves. The Defendants contended that our client voluntarily left the business and that he should receive nothing. The three defendants each had their own counsel and attempted to make the litigation process very expensive for our client. Remaining focused on obtaining a recovery for our client, we attacked each of the Defendants' defenses while preparing for trial. At trial the Defendants agreed to pay our client $200,000.
Super Service Management vs. Great Ideas LLC, Santa Clara County, Bench Trial, April 2009
Our client sold two web properties to the Plaintiff. Plaintiff contended that our client misrepresented the earnings of the website and did not provide training to operate the website. We agued that all terms of the agreement had been performed. We also prosecuted a cross-claim for monies due on the purchase agreement. After an eight day trial before a very good judge, the Judge found against the Plaintiff and for our client on the complaint and also awarded our Client $40,000 on the cross-complaint for the balance due on the purchase. The Judge also named us as the prevailing parties for the purpose of costs and attorneys fees.
Moreland, LLC vs. Rosen, CIV 461115, San Mateo County, Bench Trial, August 2008
Our client was sued for malicious prosecution, foreclosure of deed and conversion. We co-chaired the defense. After a bench trial before a fair and knowledgeable Judge of the San Mateo Court, the decision was unilaterally in favor of our client.
Lawrence vs. McKean, CGC-07-469932, San Francisco County, August 2008
We represented the Defendants who are tenants in a building in San Francisco. Defendants were sued by the building manager for defamation and slander. On behalf of the Defendants, we immediately took the initiative by filing Anti-SLAPP and discovery motions. The Plaintiff then voluntarily dismissed his complaint after the Court had ordered the Plaintiff to provide certain evidence in support of his claim.
Jafarzadeh vs. Arezoumand, CGC-07-466013, San Francisco County, July 2008
Hooshmand Law Group represented the Plaintiff in an action for breach of partnership and an accounting. Plaintiff and Defendant worked together in a restaurant. Plaintiff contended that Defendant unilaterally terminated partnership payments. Plaintiff prevailed by obtaining terminating sanctions against the Defendant. Plaintiff was awarded a judgment of over $125,000 which amount included attorneys fees and costs.
Radiant Skincare Clinic, Inc. vs. Linda Moore, CIV 462205, San Mateo County, March 2008
Hooshmand Law Group represented the Plaintiffs in their suit against Linda Moore and Rejuvenate, Inc. The action was based on breach of contract and misappropriation of trade secret. The defendants contended that the customer list at issue was not a trade secret and should not be afforded protection. The novel argument was also advanced that the Defendants were entitled to contact their former clients whose information was known to them. The case was heard over two weeks. A unanimous jury awarded damages of $250,001.
This case is referenced at the Trade Secrets Blog.
http://www.tradesecretsblog.info/2008/09/superior_court_san_mateo_count.html
Datanagan vs. Gomez, CGC-06-453921, San Francisco County, January 2008
Hooshmand Law Group represented the Plaintiffs in an action for fraud for forgery of a deed. At trial a settlement was reached valued at $180,000. Plaintiffs were also awarded their attorneys fees of over $35,000.
Huang vs. Padilla, HG06292044, Alameda County, December 2007
Hooshmand Law Group represented Plaintiff in the removal of a lis pendens so that Plaintiff could procede with the sale of his property.
Rosen vs. Cook, CIV 440930, San Mateo County, March 2006
Hooshmand Law Group represented Plaintiffs until the start of trial in an action for breach of contract arising out of an agreement to build their house. Mark Hooshmand was instrumental in adding a category of damages , the cost of completion, that was overlooked by previous attorneys for the Plaintiffs. Plaintiffs were awarded their down payment in addition to the cost of completion for their house for a verdict of $434,000. Defendants appealed the decision and later voluntarily dismissed their appeal.