Attorney Ian R Greensides's Legal Cases

Trusts

Settlement with Trustee Who Lost $1,000,000 of Trust Assets to a Ponzi Scheme

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OUTCOME: Distribution to remaining beneficiaries of approximately $2,000,000 of trust assets.

The Trustee of a family Trust "invested" approximately $1,000,000 in an investment that turned out to be a Ponzi scheme. The "investment" office that the Trustee went to had folding tables and chairs ... and a couple of computers. Mr. Greensides sued for breach of trust and breach of fiduciary duty. The case settled with the Trustee giving up a large portion of his remaining inheritance as a beneficiary. The other beneficiaries were able to receive a a distribution equivalent to the value that they would have otherwise inherited.

Contracts and agreements

Successful Defense of Marvin Lawsuit (Breach of Contract - Non-Marital Couples)

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OUTCOME: Defense verdict. $12,000 cost bill awarded to the defendant against the plaintiff

A unmarried couple lived together for approximately 20 years, they had an adult daughter together. Then the couple married and 11 months later, the wife filed for divorce and a separate lawsuit for li ... fetime support and breach of contract, claiming that her husband had promised to support her financially for the rest of her life and split all of his assets with her, including three parcels of property, and his retirement funds and pension. We discovered that the wife had been convicted of felony welfare fraud, after she applied for public assistance, and the Department of Child Support Services (DCSS) sought to obtain a child support order against her her partner when they were unmarried. DCSS then discovered that she was living with her partner with their daughter. On the first day of trial, we discovered this prior felony conviction, and sought to introduce it as evidence; the defendant's attorney then waived a jury trial on the legal claims in the Marvin lawsuit and decided to seek only equitable claims - so that the evidence would be heard by the judge only. After a 4 week trial, the Judge denied all of the plaintiff's claims.

Real estate

Professional Squatters Evicted

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OUTCOME: Verdict for eviction against the defendants. Judgment for costs against the defendants.

A married couple had developed a habit of moving into rental units owned by small property owners, who could not afford to financially carry a tenant who does not pay rent. This couple would prey ... on unsuspecting property owners, and promise to pay the rental deposit and first month's rent after receiving their next paychecks. But they would take possession of the unit, never pay a dime, and then file uninhabitability claims against the property owners and lodge complaints with local code enforcement officers. They had been evicted via court judgments 8 prior times. After a 2 day trial, Mr. Greensides was able to successfully defend the defendants' counter claims, obtained an eviction judgment for possession of his client's rental unit, and a judgment for costs against the squatters. (Please note that Mr. Greensides no longer handles landlord tenant law).

Real estate

Settlement for Plaintiffs Against Real Estate Equity Strippers

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OUTCOME: Settlement

Self-styled "real estate investors" would prey on property owners who were delinquent on their mortgage payments. They would offer to bring the mortgage current and pull out equity to assist the prope ... rty owners to pay off other debts. Instead, the "investors" would put title to the house in the name of a straw person, who would then apply for a mortgage on the property, submitting false income documentation and claiming they resided in the property. The "investors" would then use the proceeds from the refinance to line their own pockets, spending all of the funds. Mr. Greensides filed suit against these "investors" on behalf of two different property owners and obtained settlements for both property owners. Unfortunately, these defendants had taken advantage of many homeowners in the Bay Area and San Diego County. Mr. Greensides' clients were among the first to come forward. As additional lawsuits were filed by many other homeowners around the state (by other law firms), the U.S. Attorney General's Office prosecuted one of the leaders of this scheme, and he was sentenced to four years in prison. It is believed that no funds were ever recovered, but the scam was stopped and the defendants were punished for their actions.

Contracts and agreements

Successful Settlement for Medical Practice Against a Sutter Health affiliate.

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OUTCOME: Recovery of funds subject to attachment and settlement in favor of the medical practice.

A medical practice, consisting of several doctors had hired a Sutter Health affiliate to manage their medical practice. This affiliate routinely failed to collect co-pays; failed to submit timely ins ... urance claims; and as the money was about to run out in the medical practice they filed suit against the medical practice and obtained a writ of attachment against the medical practice's bank accounts - seizing a payment by an insurance carrier approximating six figures. The medical practice filed a counter-suit, was able to recover their funds, and the payment of a settlement to the medical practice by the Sutter Health affiliate.

Real estate

Counter-Suit Against Landlord for Uninhabitable Home

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OUTCOME: Settlement which resulted in the landlord refunding all rents paid and other damages.

A couple rented a converted garage which was not safe nor habitable. They lived there with their two children. The "kitchen" was a counter with a propane stove and no ventilation. The "kitchen sink" ... was a gardening sink outside the garage. There was no restroom. Mr. Greensides counter-sued for habitability issues. The eviction matter was dismissed and the couple moved out of the property. Mr. Greensides obtained a settlement which resulted in the landlord refunding all rents paid and other damages. (Please note that Mr. Greensides no longer handles landlord tenant law).

Guardianship

Settlement for Fraud Against Guardian of the Estate

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OUTCOME: A settlement was obtained for the full amount of the stolen funds.

Mr. Greensides filed suit on behalf of his client who had inherited property from her step-father when she was a child. The court appointed her mother as guardian of the estate because she was a minor ... . When the client became an adult she discovered that her mother had spent all the money. The mother was the local president of an association of real estate professionals at the time of the litigation. The mother and her new husband had used some of the funds to purchase their own home. Mr. Greensides filed suit against the mother and new step-father for fraud. A settlement was obtained for the full amount of the stolen funds.

Ian R Greensides's Legal Cases (7)

Settlement with Trustee Who Lost $1,000,000 of Trust Assets to a Ponzi Scheme

Successful Defense of Marvin Lawsuit (Breach of Contract - Non-Marital Couples)

Professional Squatters Evicted

Settlement for Plaintiffs Against Real Estate Equity Strippers

Successful Settlement for Medical Practice Against a Sutter Health affiliate.

Counter-Suit Against Landlord for Uninhabitable Home

Settlement for Fraud Against Guardian of the Estate