Real Estate Litigation for Large Commercial Properties
Represent several large commercial property owners whose portfolios include shopping centers, malls and strip centers. Representation involves negotiating and renegotiating lease terms, and in bringing suit to evict tenants who are in default of various provisions of their leases.
Construction Defect Contractors’ Negligence Claims
Represent a variety of pest control operators, general contractors and subcontractors in breach of contract and negligence claims. Successfully defended numerous different trades in large, multi-party actions involving construction projects of more than ten million dollars.
Personal Injury, Wrongful Death and Product Liability for Beverage Maker
Represent the world’s largest soft drink manufacturer and bottler in wrongful death actions, product liability claims, “exploding bottle” litigation, slip and fall matters and automobile liability defense.
Toxic Tort Defense, Pesticides and Hazardous Substances
Defended some of the largest pesticide applicators in the United States in jury trials with claims arising out of alleged exposures to a large variety of hazardous substances, including pesticides such as fumigants and organophosphates, and herbicides. Also, successfully defended cases involving various claims of medical conditions such as “multiple chemical sensitivity,” “chronic fatigue immune deficiency syndrome” and “reactive airway dysfunction syndrome.” Successful defense of clients on asbestos claims concerning mesothelioma.