ACP Enterprises v De Soto et al.
Jan 01, 2010OUTCOME: Plaintiff accepted "cost of defense" settlement.
Client & employer sued by competitor for alleged unfair competition and misappropriation of trade secrets.
Phoenix, AZ
Litigation Lawyer at Phoenix, AZ
Practice Areas: Litigation, Business ... +4 more
OUTCOME: Plaintiff accepted "cost of defense" settlement.
Client & employer sued by competitor for alleged unfair competition and misappropriation of trade secrets.
OUTCOME: Judgment reversed; small-claims judgment denied collateral estoppel effect
Client company self-represented in small-claims, judgment for $2400 entered for plaintiff. Plaintiff later sued in Superior Court, claiming small-claims judgment established lifetime entitlement to mo ... nthly payments.
OUTCOME: Courts ruled our way
Obtained permission to file amicus briefs on behalf of clients affected by issue before appellate courts
OUTCOME: Obtained summary judgment for client, plus attorney's fees.
Client & employer were sued by competitor, alleging misappropriation of trade secrets.
OUTCOME: Certiorari denied, unfortunately
Client had obtained district court ruling setting aside securities arbitration in favor of broker; defended broker's appeal and sought certiorari to US Supreme Court
OUTCOME: Summary judgment for client affirmed.
Client was sued by company trying to enforce non-compete clause of purchase contract.
OUTCOME: Victory for client
Client sued to regain control of Manzanita Speedway operation and property in Phoenix. Jury Trial, 5 days.