Breach of Contract Cases

Examples of Complex Cases in which experts at Litigation Economics have provided analyses and testimony include the following:

Corso Enterprises, et al. vs. Shop at Home Network, Inc., Summit Television, Inc. et al. Federal case involved a commercial dispute between developer, manufacturer, distributor of skin care and beauty products and a large television network that marketed and sold these products via special TV shows. Damages estimated included lost profits due to reduction (then cessation) of show times, extra storage costs as product supply line backed up, and prejudgment interest. Retained by George E. Copple, Jr. and Suzette Peyton, counsel for Plaintiff, Nashville, Tennessee.

Nancy Callahan vs. Rod Goya, et al. Breach of contract involving water intrusion to Carmel, California commercial offices leased to plaintiff who operated a public accountancy practice there. Plaintiff’s health worsened due to adverse conditions in office. Damages measured as lost profits; namely using econometric methods, developed future revenue projections adjusted for trend and seasonal factors then subtracted avoided variable costs. Other types of damages included value of reduced household production, medical expenses, and related future costs. Retained by plaintiff counsel, Kathleen Clack, Attorney at Law, Fresno, California.

K.L. Paterson & Associates, Inc. vs. Cathy Kingery and Kingery Communications, Inc. Case involved assessing economic damages arising from breach of contract. Ms. Kingery provided marketing and training services for large Silicon Valley company at request of Paterson. Dispute arose as to whether or not Kingery owed Paterson for any and all work for target company and if so how much. Retained by Alan Seher, counsel for Defendant, Weiss & Weissman, San Francisco, California.

Business Interruption
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Construction Defects
Intellectual Property
Antitrust
Earnings Loss
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