Banaag v. Case Systems, Inc.
Jul 26, 2012OUTCOME: Judgment for Defense. Affirmed on appeal
Employees claimed they were not paid the correct prevailing wage for public works contracts.
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OUTCOME: Judgment for Defense. Affirmed on appeal
Employees claimed they were not paid the correct prevailing wage for public works contracts.
OUTCOME: Defense Judgment and award of fees and costs
Employee sued for Breach of Employment Agreement and Failure to Pay Wages. After a bench trial the Court found that my client was not in breach of contract, did not owe Plaintiff any wages, and ordere ... d Plaintiff to pay fees and costs.
OUTCOME: Court found note usurious. Reduced interest.
Nephew loaned his uncle $647,000 at 12% interest compounded monthly, 12% yearly renewal penalty. Tried to foreclose when uncle could not pay. Court agreed with uncle that note was usurious. Reformed ... it to make it legal. Prevented foreclosure for amount claimed in excess of $2 million.