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Contracts
Because most of our litigation work is commercial in nature, we have litigated numerous contract disputes of various kinds, including options, purchase agreements, leases and various other contracts. Some recent examples include:
New Orleans Saints v. SMG, et al. AAA arbitration: defended manager of the Superdome against Saints' efforts to terminate its lease.
Ross v. Network Long Distance (settled during trial). Represented former CEO of public company in suit to recover stock held pursuant to Escrow Agreement.
James M. Huger v. James Morrison. Represented major local real estate developer in litigation involving garage project for Ogden Museum. Settled immediately prior to trial.
Marquart v. INNtraport International Corp. Defended INNtraport International Corp., a telecommunications company, in suit seeking stock options allegedly worth $20 million. Case was tried to a hung jury and we were hired to take over the defense. Plaintiff ultimately agreed to dismiss his claims against INNtraport days before second trial due to discovery irregularities.
Forest Isle Apartments v. Orkin. Represented apartment owner in multi-million dollar arbitration resulting from termite damage to 800-unit apartment complex. Obtained $1.75 million judgment after proving gross negligence. Subsequently obtained jury verdict against Orkin in fraud action.
Hibernia Corporation and Hibernia National Bank v. First Guaranty Bank, et al. Represented First Guaranty Bank in dispute where Hibernia sought to compel enforcement of a written agreement merging First Guaranty Bank into Hibernia National Bank. First Guaranty Bank ultimately remained independent.
American Security Bancshares, Inc. et al. v. Hancock Holding Company and Hancock Bank of Louisiana. Represented American Security Bancshares, Inc. and American Security Bank of Ville Platte, Inc. in dispute seeking to enforce written agreement merging client with defendants, with defendants to be the surviving legal entities. Parties settled and the banks were merged.
Petroleum Communications, Inc. v. James R. Reineke. Represented Petroleum Communications, Inc., in a dispute with its chief operating officer who claimed to have a long-term employment contract with stock options. Settled for amount offered prior to litigation.
Federal Home Loan Bank of Dallas v. Calhoun. Represented Development Company in dispute against Federal Home Loan Bank of Dallas and Hibernia National Bank. Settled on confidential terms.
New Orleans Metropolitan Convention and Visitors Bureau v. National Association of Home Builders of the United States. Represented New Orleans Metropolitan Convention and Visitors Bureau in lawsuit to enforce National Association of Home Builders agreement to hold conventions in New Orleans. Settled.
ISS Marine Services, Inc. v. RioGroup, LLC (settled). Represented RioGroup in suit to enforce its right to receive second million dollar installment from ISS Marine pursuant to its sale of its interest in a business venture it previously operated with ISS Marine. Successfully defeated ISS Marine's request for preliminary injunction with respect to alleged breaches by RioGroup of non-competition provisions in the sale agreement.
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