Alleged breach of contract and loss of use against my client, a classic car restoration company. Alleged damages were several hundred thousand dollars. Schantz Law Firm prevailed on two demurrers and h...ad all three causes of action dismissed without leave to amend.
Lawsuits and disputes
Lumbee Holdings, LLC v. American Indian Model Schools (AIMS)
May 18, 2018
OUTCOME: Settlement in Favor of Client
Alleged breach of contract against my client, AIMS, involving the purchase of a commercial building in Oakland, CA and its attached lease rights. Alleged damages were an immediate payment of $400,000 a...nd rights to approximately $6,000,000 in future lease revenue. AIMS countered with a claim of forged documents. Schantz Law Firm took over the case from a national law firm, defeated Plaintiff's Motion for Summary Judgment, and prevailed on the tentative ruling in AIMS' own Motion for Summary Judgment. The case settled in favor of AIMS at the Mandatory Settlement Conference with AIMS' maintaining rights to the millions in future lease revenues.
Lawsuits and disputes
Thomas Deora, LLC v. Open Parachute, LLC et al
Dec 13, 2017
OUTCOME: Case Against My Client Dismissed
Plaintiff demanded arbitration, $100,000 in compensatory damages, and punitive damages against my client, two additional limited liability companies, and a multinational corporation.
Successfully de...fended against a 500+ pg. Petition to Compel Arbitration in Los Angeles Superior Court thus ending matter via case dismissal.
Lawsuits and disputes
Cambell v. Murray
Nov 15, 2017
OUTCOME: Won
Sued client's former business partner for breach of contract of approximately $120,000. After filing suit and serving the complaint & summons on the defendant the defendant paid off 100% of what was ow...ed plus interest.
Lawsuits and disputes
The Zoo, Inc. v. Honest Creams, LLC et al
Jul 17, 2017
OUTCOME: Voluntary Dismissal
Represented 10 separate Arizona limited liability companies in a 13 defendant matter in Los Angeles Superior Court. Obtained a voluntary dismissal for each of my clients through proactive legal briefin...g to opposing counsel. The voluntary dismissal came before my clients even needed to file a responsive pleadings in court.
Business
New Restaurant Opening
Oct 20, 2016
OUTCOME:
Assisted clients with the opening of a new wine-focused restaurant named PERLE in Oakland, California by drafting a 10-page memorandum on all the legal issues that needed to be addressed in the venture....
Litigation
Three Wise People, LLC et al v. Tjoman Buditaslim et al
Jul 07, 2016
OUTCOME: Won
Successfully represented private lender in a real-estate matter. Obtained treble damages on behalf of the client by arguing that non-repayment of the loan was based upon theft by false pretenses, in ad...dition to breach of contract. In addition to receiving triple damages the client was awarded attorney's fees and case costs. Judgment: $188,691.74
Arbitration
Private Arbitration: Business Dispute
Jan 25, 2016
OUTCOME: Won
Obtained verdict in favor of a client in San Francisco-based private arbitration. Client was selling 50% ownership in a real-estate company but the value of the business was in dispute. Client's award ...was 557% higher than last pre-arbitration offer from opposing party.
Litigation
Real Estate Finance
Jan 15, 2016
OUTCOME: Won
Assisted client settle a $600k-plus breach of contract matter without the need for formal litigation. Opposing party agreed to repay the loan after receiving my first Demand Letter.