Credit Suisse Securities (USA) LLC v. Investment Hunter, LLC, C.A. No. 5107-VCN, 2010 Del. Ch. LEXIS 121 (May 27, 2010) (Noble, V.C.)
Landis Rath & Cobb, together with Duval & Stachenfeld LLP, successfully petitioned the Court of Chancery to confirm an arbitration decision and award, including an award of punitive damages. Respondent Investment Hunter tried to challenge a FINRA Award on grounds that the arbitration Panel exceeded its authority in awarding punitive … READ MORE →
Ashall Homes Ltd. v. ROK Entertainment Group, Inc., C.A. No. 4643-VCS, 992 A.2d 1239 (Del. Ch. 2010) (Strine, V.C.)
Landis Rath & Cobb, together with Duval & Stachenfeld LLP, represented the defendants and successfully moved to dismiss the complaint filed in the Court of Chancery. The Vice Chancellor agreed with the defendants’ arguments that all of the Ashall plaintiffs’ claims – eleven causes of action, including fraudulent inducement, deceit, … READ MORE →
American International Group, Inc. v. Greenberg, C.A. No. 769-VCS, 965 A.2d 763 (Del. Ch. 2009) (Strine, V.C.)
Landis Rath & Cobb, together with Hafetz & Necheles & Rocco, LLP, represented a defendant and former employee of AIG and successfully moved to dismiss the complaint. In the action, the stockholder plaintiffs alleged that AIG embarked on widespread illegal misconduct and sought to recover damages based on materially misleading … READ MORE →
US Bank, N.A. v. US Timberlands Klamath Falls, LLC, C.A. No. 112-N, 864 A.2d 930 (Del. Ch. 2004)
Landis Rath & Cobb, together with Faegre & Benson LLP (predecessor to the firm Faegre Baker Daniels LLP), represented U.S. Bank as the indenture trustee for holders of $225 million of debt securities issued by U.S. Timberlands. The issuer transferred a significant portion of its property, valued at approximately $72 … READ MORE →
Beebe Medical Center v. Insight Health Services Corp., C.A. No. 16705-VCS, 751 A.2d 426 (Del. Ch. 1999)
Daniel B. Rath, while at Duane, Morris & Heckscher, represented the plaintiff in an action to vacate an arbitration award where the defendant’s law firm was also simultaneously representing the arbitrator in litigation in the Superior Court of Delaware. The arbitrator cast his vote on liability against the plaintiff and … READ MORE →
Gordon v. AMTRAK, C.A. No. 10753, 1997 Del. Ch. LEXIS 52 (Del. Ch. Mar.19, 1997) (summary judgment opinion); 2001 Del. Ch. LEXIS 168 (Del. Ch. Dec. 17, 2001) (post trial report)
Daniel B. Rath, while at Duane, Morris & Heckscher, represented Defendants Ellerbe, Becket Architects and Engineers, Inc., Ellerbe Becket, Inc. and Ellerbe Builders, Inc. (together “Ellerbe”) in an action involving nuisance and trespass claims arising out of the dumping of hazardous materials. Plaintiffs alleged Ellerbe was negligent as demonstrated by … READ MORE →