The Firm represented a California-based general contractor in a dispute with an out-of-state vendor over defective storage tanks. The vendor filed a pre-emptive lawsuit in their state of business against the general contractor in order to obtain a more favorable venue for the claim. The Firm defeated the lawsuit on the basis that the out-of-state court did not have jurisdiction over our California-based client.
Counsel: David W. Smiley and Christopher R. Sillari