Orinda, CA
Litigation Lawyer at Orinda, CA
Practice Areas: Litigation, Real Estate ... +3 more
OUTCOME: Arbitrator's Award
Plaintiff purchased custom home with deck problems. Seller agreed to fix but cut corners. Complaint against seller and repairman for breach of contract and fraud referred to arbitration per contract. A ... rbitrator Robert Leslie found in AAA 1200077188 for plaintiff and awarded full cost of repair and any and all fees and costs.
OUTCOME: Settled
Plaintiff was a partner in a medical business with Healthsouth and its predecessors. Healthsouth acted as the managing parther and in the process 'cooked the books.' After the Department of Justice ind ... icted 18 members of Healthsouth's Board of Directors, plaintiff's physicians began to inquire about whether or not the financial abuses extended to their operation. Healthsouth claimed that they did not and refused to give up their interest in the partnership or otherwise fully account for their prior activities. In the face of an aggressive discovery plan, the case settled with Healthsouth transferring its interests in the partnership and offsetting any and all damages claimed.
OUTCOME: Settled
Plaintiff Modesto Irrigation District sought to extend an electrical transmission line across defendants agricultural acreage then being used as a Fish & Game wildlife conservation easement. Offer of $ ... 46,000 in condemnation negotiated up to $805,000 with protections for wildlife and continued permission to use the wetlands for hunting.
OUTCOME: Settled
Plaintiffs purchased a business for $200,000 based on what turned out to be fraudulent financials. Court trial before Judge Judith Craddick resulted in a $350,000 settlement when Ira Harris' examinatio ... n of the defendant exposed tax and criminal violations.
OUTCOME: 12-0 Jury Verdict
Plaintiff purchased a 27 foot fishing boat for approximately $65,000. It suffered from a cracking noise and experienced two serious leaks, the first of which was from a missing retaining nut on the thr ... ough hull fitting. Plaintiff settled with dealer for $150,000 and proceeded against manufacturer at trial on consumer protection, negligence and Lemon Law causes of action. Jury award of $650,000 included a $240,000 civil penalty. Judge awarded any and all fees and costs under the statute.
OUTCOME: Settled
Plaintiff secured water rights from adjoining property for wetlands and wildlife conservation area. Defendant then secretly sold rights to the Federal government. Complaint for specific performance and ... damages resulted in transfer of entire property and reimbursement of fees and costs at court trial.
OUTCOME: 12-0 Jury Verdict for Fraud
Defendant Martin Reilley sold new residence without disclosing unlicensed general and employees or water intrusion defects. Jury by 12-0 vote found intentional fraud and awarded full difference in valu ... e. Any and all attorneys fees and costs also awarded. Judgment fully upheld on appeal by First District Court of Appeal, Division 4.
OUTCOME: Settled
Plaintiff hit head on by college student on Highway 1. Plaintiff an executive with Bank of America suffered serious injuries to scalp, legs, forearms, ribs and spine. Medical specials approximately $20 ... 0,000 and wage loss about $100,000. Defendants vehicle driven by owner's roommate. Ira Harris discovered joint ownership of vehicle and uncovered 6.8 million of insurance primary, excess and umbrella liability coverage all following form. Multimillion dollar settlement quickly followed.
OUTCOME: Defensed.
Plaintiff sought rental losses and costs of repair for a magnetized building allegedly due to prior use of MRI equipment. Court trial with Judge Peter Spinetta who found for the defense and awarded any ... and all fees and costs to defendant under the lease.
OUTCOME: 12-0 Jury verdict on Warranty and Strict Liability
Plaintiff built a large 10,000 square foot custom home using Marvin Windows which were manufactured with a defective preservative. The windows ritted and fell out of their frames. Jury award of $350,20 ... 0 for cost of repair.
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