Attorney John Allen Waldrop III's Legal Cases

Commercial real estate

ENVIRONAMICS CORP. V. FERGUSON ENTERPRISES, INC.

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OUTCOME: Favorable settlement for client.

Represented Ferguson in a commercial dispute involving allegations of misrepresentation and unfair competition related to the sale of a contaminated industrial pump. The court confirmed that New Hampsh ... ire’s consumer protection statute applied, strengthening Ferguson’s jurisdictional and substantive defenses. With this leverage, the case was resolved through a favorable settlement that avoided trial and minimized client exposure.

Intellectual property

GILLANI CONSULTING, INC. V. FERGUSON ENTERPRISES, INC.

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OUTCOME: Judgment in favor of client.

Successfully defended Ferguson Enterprises in a lawsuit brought by Gillani Consulting, which alleged improper use of intellectual property and contractual breaches in a technology services arrangement. ... The court entered judgment in Ferguson’s favor, rejecting the plaintiff’s claims for damages. The case has been cited in later federal opinions addressing intellectual property defenses, underscoring the strength and significance of the ruling.

Employment and labor

CLARK’S SALES & SERVICE, INC. V. JOHN D. SMITH & FERGUSON ENTERPRISES, INC.

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OUTCOME: Claims dismissed

Defended Ferguson in a lawsuit arising from a former employee’s non-compete covenant. Clark’s Sales & Service sought to enforce broad post-employment restrictions that would have limited Ferguson’s bus ... iness operations. On appeal, the Indiana Court of Appeals held that the covenant was overly broad and unenforceable, rejecting the application of the “blue-pencil doctrine.” This decision eliminated the claims against Ferguson, protecting its right to hire and operate without unlawful contractual restraint.

Franchising

JTH TAX, LLC D/B/A LIBERTY TAX SERVICE V. JOHN HEWITT, ATAX LLC, & YENTA MARTE

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OUTCOME: Favorable settlement for client.

Represented ATAX in a high-stakes franchise litigation filed by Liberty Tax Service involving allegations of competitive business practices and franchise disclosure issues. The matter carried substanti ... al financial and operational risk for the client. Through strategic negotiation, the dispute was resolved out of court by a favorable financial settlement reflected in an amended Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD), preserving ATAX’s market position while avoiding the uncertainty and cost of trial.

Insurance

CAPITAL ADJUSTING SERVICES CORP. V. WILLIAM D. MAGGARD

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