Matters

Aircraft Retrofitter – Litigation in Connection with Aircraft Sale

Defense of an aircraft retrofitter in litigation filed in New York federal court alleging that the company conspired with a multinational aerospace and transportation company, named as a co-defendant, to sell a nearly $22 million jet to the plaintiff by falsely claiming the aircraft could be modified to fly internationally. Claims include fraud, negligent misrepresentation, and fraudulent inducement.

Ukrainian Technology Services Company – Breached Master Service Agreement

Herrick secured an extremely favorable settlement on behalf of a Ukraine-based technology service provider, resolving its claims against a US-based multinational financial services company in connection with more than $6 million in software development services rendered by our client. Significantly, this settlement was accomplished without engaging in potentially extensive and costly litigation.

Aviation Services Company – Breach of Contract and Unjust Enrichment Claims

Negotiated a favorable settlement on behalf of an aviation services company to resolve breach of contract and unjust enrichment claims filed in New York federal court in connection with a business venture to purchase and modify a large commercial aircraft for a planned sale to a third-party for use as an executive business jet.

Residential Brokerage – Raiding Dispute Favorably Resolved

Represented a major residential brokerage firm in a high-profile raiding dispute involving the improper recruitment of a former manager of one of our client’s key regional offices by a venture capital-backed competitor. This litigation was resolved favorably under a settlement agreement which imposed restrictions on any future recruitment of our client’s executives by the competitor in addition to certain financial terms.

Real Estate Investment Firm – Motion to Dismiss Granted in Breach of Contract Dispute

Successfully defended real estate investment firm in breach of contract lawsuit where the plaintiff/borrower was attempting to claw back a multi-million dollar late payment charge in connection with a promissory note. The New York State Commercial Division granted our client’s motion to dismiss in full.

Hotelier and Restaurant Developer – SEC Receivership Clawback Litigation

Secured an extremely favorable settlement on behalf of a prominent national hotelier and restaurant developer in connection with an aggressively litigated action commenced by an SEC appointed receiver in the United States District Court for the District of New Jersey.