Experience
Summary Judgment for General Contractor in $8 Million Breach of Contract, Negligence Case
Obtained summary judgment on behalf of general contractor regarding real estate developer’s claims of breach of contract and negligence seeking damages in excess of $8 million dollars with respect to alleged construction defects.
Citations Vacated for Client in OSHA Evidentiary Hearing
Defended company in OSHA evidentiary hearing in which company asserted that installation of wood trusses constituted steel erection. Administrative Law Judge agreed and vacated the citations.
Obtained Favorable Judgment for General Contractor
Obtained judgment in favor of general contractor regarding hotel owner’s claims of defective construction.
Obtained Judgment Permitting Grocery Chain Development After Five-Day Trial
Represented a grocery chain in a five-day trial in the Circuit Court of St. Louis County, Missouri, over changes in municipal zoning. Obtained a judgment that upheld the zoning and permitted the development of a grocery store.
No Negligence in MSHA Mine Fatality
Persuaded MSHA to make a determination of no negligence in a mine fatality in which the employee was struck by equipment being hoisted.
Six-Figure Verdict After One-Week Jury Trial
Won a six-figure verdict in a civil conspiracy/fraud/breach of contract case, including punitive damages, for a construction company after a one-week jury trial.
Successfully Defended Contractor in Arbitration Against Seven-Figure Claim
Defended general contractor in seven-figure claim brought by an asbestos contractor in arbitration. Arbitrator’s award to asbestos contractor was 5% of the amount sought and was less than the general contractor had offered in settlement.
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