Cases
Experience: Representative Matters: Obtained dismissal
stay of class action suit alleging that client's products were illegally labeled as 'dietary supplements' under federal law. The court's ruling adopted the defense argument that the claims were precluded by the primary jurisdiction doctrine
by lack of constitutional st
ing.
Defended real estate developer against allegations of fraudulent transfer
other claims seeking to set aside a $32 million real estate transaction. Despite filing four complaints or amended complaints the plaintiff did not survive the pleading phase
the case was dismissed. The court also awarded the client over $230,000 in attorneys fees
costs.
Prevailed on all claims in international arbitration conducted by AAA resulting in full recovery by client for claims based on breach of joint venture agreement relating to gold mining operation in Nayarit, Mexico.
Represented LLC that was sued for $10 million after selling commercial building for $36 million. Claims included breach of contract
various fraud claims. Case resolved without the client paying any amount toward settlement.
Prevailed on all claims after arbitration of dispute between members of limited liability company that owned
sold commercial office building in downtown San Diego. After a contested arbitration proceeding before the American Arbitration Association, Todd's clients were awarded 75% ownership
defeated co-members' claim of 50/50 ownership. Todd's clients also defeated claims of mismanagement
breach of fiduciary duty.
Prevailed on motion to dismiss based on the doctrine of forum non conveniens on behalf of international women's shoe manufacturer against claims brought by joint venture partner who sought to bring claims in California alleging breach of contract
violation of intellectual property rights.
Obtained multimillion dollar settlement on behalf of international vitamin manufacturer in Trade Libel action, further resulting in the removal of multiple URLs containing defamatory material from Google search results.
Defended a client sued for $12 million for fraud, breach of fiduciary,
breach of contract. After two weeks of trial, the case settled for 5% of the dem
.
Defended Taiwanese electronic parts manufacturer against $30 million fraud
kickback claim brought by national big box retailer. Client paid nothing on the claims against it
recovered a multimillion-dollar breach of contract settlement.
Represented a director
member of the audit committee of a large publicly traded company specializing in the sale of walnuts. Obtained dismissal of securities fraud action under the Securities Exchange Act. Although SEC charges were filed against the company
certain individuals, Todd was successful in persuading the SEC not to charge his client.
Obtained a $3 million settlement for a manufacturer's representative working on behalf of a manufacturer providing OEM services to a well-known sporting goods br
. The suit was brought under the Independent Wholesale Sales Representatives Contractual Relations Act.
Defended prominent sports agent sued by a former professional football player over his investment losses. The case settled for less than 3% of the amount claimed.
Persuaded the SEC not to pursue securities violations charges against Todd's client, a publicly traded company.
Obtained a defense verdict on all causes of action for a client who was sued after investing in certain LLCs created for residential development projects.
Represented a medical aesthetics company that was forced to sue its former co-founders due to their attempts to regain control of the company following their receipt of separation payments to step down as directors
officers.
On behalf of well-known movie director, obtained reversal of conviction for making false statements to the FBI
sentence was vacated. S. v. McTiernan 546 F.3d 1160.
The above representations were h
led by Mr. Neal prior to his joining Greenberg Traurig, LLP.
