Attorney Jason M. Lynch's Legal Cases

Class action

Justus, et al. v. State of Colorado, et al.

Jan 01, 2012

OUTCOME: Won on Summary Judgment

Prevailed on summary judgment for the Colorado Public Employees’ Retirement Association against a constitutional challenge to the Colorado general assembly’s modification of the pension benefits of ret ... irees when necessary to preserve the financial viability of public pension funds. As one of the first cases to address pension reform through modification of retiree benefits it has garnered nationwide attention. The Court of Appeals affirmed in part and reversed in part and both parties have sought certiorari review before the Colorado Supreme Court. Gary Justus, et al. v. State of Col., et al., 2012 WL 4829545 (Colo. App. 2012); Gary Justus, et al. v. State of Col., et al., No. 2010-CV-1589 (Denver County, Colo. 2012).

Civil rights

Obtained Landmark Settlement with State of Colorado in Civil Rights Lawsuit

Jan 01, 2011

OUTCOME: Settled

Obtained landmark settlement with the State of Colorado as co-lead counsel in lawsuit over provision of competency evaluations to pre-trial detainees. Legal Center v. Bicha, et al., Case No. 11-CV-228 ... 5-BNB (D. Colo. 2011).

Civil rights

Tenth Circuit Reversal of District Court Dismissal of Civil Rights Lawsuits

Jan 01, 2009

OUTCOME: appellate reversal

Won reversal in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit of a district court’s ruling that dismissed a client’s civil rights lawsuits. In a case raising an issue of first impression in the Tenth ... Circuit, Jason was appointed by the court in Vasquez v. Starks et al. (No. 08-3121) and Vasquez v. Gross et al. (No. 08-3134) to address whether a district court properly applied the Supreme Court’s decision in Heck v. Humphrey, 512 U.S. 477 (1994), to dismiss two lawsuits brought under 42 U.S.C. § 1983. Jason briefed and argued the case, and he won a ruling that reversed the district court. This case is reported as Vasquez Arroyo v. Starks, et al., 589 F.3d 1091 (10th Cir. 2009).

Appeals

Appellate Reversal of Felony Conviction

Jan 01, 2005

OUTCOME: appellate reversal

Won reversal of a client’s felony conviction that had been obtained after a jury trial. Jason was the lead appellate lawyer on the case, preparing the briefing and handling the oral argument. This case ... is reported as People v. Graham, 792 N.Y.S.2d 395 (1st Dep’t 2005).

Litigation

Woodard v. Elizabeth 86 Investments, LLC et al

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OUTCOME: Complete Defense Verdict

Obtained a complete defense verdict for private equity firm in bench trial of claims by deal counterparty alleging promissory estoppel, unjust enrichment, fraudulent misrepresentation, and negligent mi ... srepresentation – Woodard v. Elizabeth 86 Investments, LLC et al., No. 2010-CV-287 (Elbert County, Colo.).

Class action

Speight v. Bankrate, Inc.

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OUTCOME: Ongoing

Defending leading online financial services company against purported class action alleging violations of the federal Telephone Consumer Protection Act. This case is ongoing. Speight v. Bankrate, Inc ... ., No. 12-cv-2638 (D. Colo.).

Litigation

RMEI v. Tracker Resource Exploration ND

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OUTCOME:

Defending private equity firm against claims by deal counterparty of breach of fiduciary duty and fraudulent misrepresentation. This case is ongoing. RMEI v. Tracker Resource Exploration ND, LLC et a ... l., No., 2011cv5601 (Denver County, Colo.).

Litigation

Jefferies & Company, Inc. v. Ascent Solar Technologies, Inc.

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OUTCOME: Ongoing

Defending development-stage technology company in New York State Court in contract dispute with investment bank over terms of engagement – Jefferies & Company, Inc. v. Ascent Solar Technologies, Inc., ... No. 652862/2011 (N.Y. Sup. Ct.).

Litigation

Multi-Million Dollar Settlement in Technology Company Dispute

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OUTCOME: Settled

Favorable settlement on behalf of a patent-holder and minority shareholder who had claims for fraud and breach of fiduciary duty against the controlling shareholder of a closely-held technology company ... . Jason was lead counsel in the matter, and within three months of being retained he obtained a multi-million dollar settlement that represented a significant portion of the claims’ value.

Litigation

Avandia Mass Tort Litigation

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OUTCOME: Settled

Trial counsel with partner Joe Zonies in bell weather trials in Avandia mass tort litigation. The firm’s cases settled favorably on the day jury selection was set to begin. Burford v. GlaxoSmithKline, ... No. 07-cv-05360-CMR (E.D. Pa.).

Jason M. Lynch's Legal Cases (13)

Justus, et al. v. State of Colorado, et al.

Obtained Landmark Settlement with State of Colorado in Civil Rights Lawsuit

Tenth Circuit Reversal of District Court Dismissal of Civil Rights Lawsuits

Appellate Reversal of Felony Conviction

Woodard v. Elizabeth 86 Investments, LLC et al

Speight v. Bankrate, Inc.

RMEI v. Tracker Resource Exploration ND

Jefferies & Company, Inc. v. Ascent Solar Technologies, Inc.

Multi-Million Dollar Settlement in Technology Company Dispute

Avandia Mass Tort Litigation