GAUSE v. FIDELITY BANK Court of Appeals of Georgia; Case No. A15A0284.
Jul 08, 2015OUTCOME: Favorable Ruling
Reversal of erroneous trial court award of seven figure liability against alleged loan guarantor.
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Robert Scott Carlson's Legal Cases (11)
Atlanta, GA
Litigation Lawyer at Atlanta, GA
Practice Areas: Litigation, Trusts ... +3 more
Canterbury v. Canterbury
Jan 01, 2014OUTCOME: Favorable Judgment and Settlement (seven figures)
Prosecuted claims on behalf of Plaintiffs to set aside trust and for undue influence, constructive trust concerning misappropriated funds, equitable accounting, damages for tortious interference with ... an expectancy, and attorneys’ fees and expenses.
In Re: Estate of Sharpe
Jul 01, 2013OUTCOME: Favorable Settlement
Defended claims of breach of fiduciary duty and fraud brought against executor/ trustee in management of multi-million dollar real property dispute.
Dewind v. JP Morgan Chase & Co., 1:11-CV-3326-RWS, 2011 WL 6755918 (N.D. Ga. Dec. 22, 2011)
Dec 22, 2011OUTCOME: Favorable Ruling Dismissing All Claims.
Successfully defended seventeen count action for accounting of Wisconsin Trust and various RICO claims under the laws of the United States, Georgia, Florida, California, and Colorado.
Advanced Automation, Inc. v. Fitzgerald, 312 Ga. App. 406, 718 S.E.2d 607, 608 (2011)
Nov 21, 2011OUTCOME: Trial court judgment affirmed in favor of Plaintiff compelling shareholder inspection demand and award of sanctions against defendant in ancillary proceeding brought in court of proper jurisdiction (separate from main claims).
Minority shareholder rights claims requiring adjusdication in three metro Atlanta Superior Courts based on statutory venue provisions for individual and corporate defendants.
Morrison v. Morrison, 284 Ga. 112, 663 S.E.2d 714 (2008)
Jul 07, 2008OUTCOME: Prevailed on Appeal; Settlement Obtained Before Verdict.
Reversed improper trial court ruling on summary judgment denying claims for tortious interference with an expectancy, fraud and breach of fiduciary relating to nonfeasance in making inter vivos transfe ... r of extremely valuable property against principal’s instructions. This was a case of first impression and determined close questions of law in an often litigated area of fiduciary law.
Charles Howard Candler, III v. D. Jack Sawyer and Wachovia Bank, NA et al.
Apr 15, 2005OUTCOME: Favorable Settlement
Highly favorable outcome on behalf of plaintiff on breach of fiduciary duty claims against corporate trustee established by Candler family.
Shepherd Interiors v. City of Atlanta, 263 Ga. App. 869, 589 S.E.2d 640 (2003);
Nov 04, 2003OUTCOME: Favorable Settlement
Obtained reversal of trial court verdict in commercial condemnation case with subsequent settlement within range of pre-judgment figures.
Kothari v. Patel 262 Ga. App. 168, 585 S.E.2d 97 (2003)
Jun 17, 2003OUTCOME: Multi-million Dollar Verdict Affirmed
co-counsel in post-trial motions and appeal upholding $1.87 million verdict -- largest in history of Lowndes County--—on behalf of minority shareholder in closely held corporation. The verdict included ... $1.2 million in punitive damages against the controlling shareholders, officers, and directors.
Sims v. Heath, 258 Ga. App. 681, 577 S.E.2d 789 (2002)
Nov 22, 2002OUTCOME: Multi-million Dollar Verdict Affirmed
Multi-million dollar verdict against co-executors for breach of fiduciary duty. First award of puntive damages in tort claim brought in Georgia probate court.