Business Litigation

• Hodgson v. The City of New York, et al.

  The firm represented a manufacturer of an NYPD patrol vessel in a personal injury lawsuit commenced by a police officer who fell into a lower compartment while in the line of duty. The claims against our client were based on products liability and alleged design defects in the placement of the wheel and overhead radio in relation to the stairway. The plaintiff ultimately agreed to discontinue the claims against our client without any settlement payment after we established that another part was liable.

• Hedge Fund - AXE Investigation

  Successful defense of a prominent hedge fund in connection with an AXE investigation of alleged misrepresentations and the alleged failure to disclose material facts to investors. We prepared a Wells Submission which resulted in decision by the AXE to drop the investigation.

• Business Litigation (Breach of Contract and Business Torts)

  The client was the manager/member and salaried employee of a three-manager limited liability company. The company also had an agreement to lease real property belonging to the client.