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We bring the insight and navigation needed to prevail in complex disputes and commercial conflicts. The matters below reflect verdicts, settlements, and dismissals secured for our clients.
In April 2022, after defeating multiple summary judgment motions, Berman Litigation Group obtained $2,235,000 to resolve fraudulent conveyance and enterprise alter-ego claims after the entity defendant defaulted on a $1,500,000 promissory note. Personal assets secure the settlement.
Los Angeles Superior Court · No. 19STCV38718
On the eve of trial, the firm obtained $4,211,962.92 and a $1,518,262 increase in capital account to settle claims against a limited liability partnership. Before retaining Berman Litigation Group, the plaintiffs had unsuccessfully offered to accept $1,500,000 to resolve their claims.
Los Angeles Superior Court · No. BC644660
After replacing prior counsel, represented the plaintiff in claims arising from a $30 million land sale following a federal court's dismissal of the plaintiff's previous lawsuit. After refiling, the firm defeated several motions to dismiss, obtained dismissal of the defendant's counterclaims, and won summary adjudication on the key question of contract interpretation. The case settled immediately after the court's ruling.
2020 WL 5267566 (C.D. Cal.)
Prevailed in a three-and-a-half-week breach of contract and nuisance jury trial, obtaining a verdict of $2 million in compensatory and $4 million in punitive damages. After an award of attorney's fees, judgment for $7,150,507 was entered. The firm defended the judgment through three appeals and recovered 100% of the fees sought — ultimately recovering $9,046,000 after ten years of litigation.
L.A.S.C. · BC261307 & SC085201
Served as lead counsel for the world's largest food manufacturing company, sued in Texas state court for trade secret misappropriation, interference with contract, and related claims. The plaintiff requested more than $330 million in damages. After more than two weeks of trial, the jury awarded approximately $1 million — 10% of Nestlé's pre-trial settlement offer.
Hidalgo County, Texas · C-2012-99-B1
Defended the largest provider of midway entertainment in North America against a State of Michigan lawsuit seeking millions in damages. After filing a cross-complaint, obtained a complete dismissal of the State's case, monetary damages against the State, and reinstatement of the client's contractual rights. During the litigation, the firm secured a court order compelling the deposition of the sitting Governor of Michigan — one of only six attorneys ever to obtain such an order.
Ingham County, Michigan · 09-138-MK
Caused the plaintiff to drop his derivative and personal claims by filing a motion under Corp. Code § 17709.02 and Civ. Proc. Code § 1030, requiring the plaintiff to post a bond by showing a reasonable probability that the moving defendant would obtain a judgment, and no reasonable probability that the action would benefit the company or its members.
Los Angeles Superior Court · No. 19STCV18148
Obtained a Temporary Restraining Order and Order to Show Cause, and an immediate resolution of a lawsuit arising from a Management and Operations Transfer Agreement following the purchase of a skilled nursing facility.
Los Angeles Superior Court · No. BC676217
Defended a design company sued for misappropriating trade secrets and confidential information. The plaintiff requested more than $2 million in damages. After a two-week jury trial, the jury awarded just $47 thousand.
L.A.S.C. · SC070564
Defended a publicly-traded company against alter ego and fraudulent conveyance claims in a $60 million breach of lease case. Shortly before trial, settled for less than 5% of the damages sought — an amount lower than the defendant had offered at the onset of litigation.
S.D.S.C. · 37-2008-00080164-CU-BC-CTL
Obtained a dismissal with prejudice of a $62 million legal malpractice claim without any payment. The firm prepared motions to dismiss that caused the plaintiff to resolve the case with a dismissal with prejudice.
20-cv-00284-HCN-CMR (D. Utah)
Represented an anchor tenant in claims against the landlord of a shopping center, the City of Long Beach, and the Coastal Commission, obtaining a high six-figure settlement and a modification of the parking scheme for the Shoreline Village area and surrounding lots.
C.D. Cal. · CV-00454-DT-E
Defended a publicly-traded company against trade secret misappropriation claims brought by a multinational conglomerate over call-center activities in the Philippines, obtaining a complete dismissal with prejudice and full release of the client with no money paid.
L.A.S.C. · BC413423
Defended a former 3M employee in a trade secret misappropriation and unfair competition case between two Fortune 100 companies. Despite an ex parte writ of seizure obtained against the employee at the outset, secured a complete dismissal with prejudice and full release without any payment by the employee.
O.C.S.C. · Case No. 765983
Pursued trademark infringement claims for one of the world's largest food companies in a case involving U.S. and international distribution of a food product, winning an emergency seizure order of counterfeit goods and a $5 million judgment.
C.D. Cal. · CV-05179-HLH-MC
Defeated a seizure order sought by Microsoft against a computer hardware and software distributor in a trademark and copyright action, and secured insurance coverage that was used to defend the action and fund the settlement.
C.D. Cal. · CV-01011-GLT–EE
Successfully represented the plaintiff on appeal and in later trial court proceedings, establishing that California law did not allow an insurer to argue that the insured's negligence excused the insurer's obligation to pay a covered loss.
44 Cal. App. 4th 1607 (1996)
