Experience
Beneficial Franchise Company v. BankOne, et al.
We were lead counsel for defendants Republic Bank & Trust and River City Bank in patent infringement case involving business method patents purportedly covering systems and software relating to tax refund anticipation loan processing. We successfully settled the case after prevailing with respect to novel contractual third-party claims which we brought against an affiliate of the plaintiff patent owner. Beneficial Franchise Company v. Bank One, et al., Civil No. 00 C 2441 (N.D. Ill. 2001).
Genesis Plastics and Engineering, LLC v. Lear Corporation
We represented Plaintiff Genesis Plastics and Engineering, LLC in a lawsuit seeking $500,000 to $1.5 million for breach of contract, tortious interference with contract, and fraud. We were able to achieve an excellent outcome for the client by aggressively pursuing all available claims. Thoroughness in the discovery process uncovered crucial evidence leading to the favorable outcome. We also used a creative multi-media presentation during settlement negotiation to demonstrate our preparedness for trial and ability to convey the relevant facts of a complex commercial case so that a jury could readily understand and empathize with our client's position. After completion of discovery and substantial motion practice the matter was resolved with a favorable settlement for our client.
Kentuckiana Cellular, Inc. v. Bluegrass Cellular, Inc.
Dinsmore & Shohl represented the Defendant/Counterclaim Plaintiff, Bluegrass Cellular, in a matter involving claims of breach of contract and fraud. By working closely with the client we came to understand the subtleties of the relevant business relationships. This understanding allowed us to successfully defend a claim against our client and to then win a substantial verdict on our counterclaim. Kentuckiana's claim was dismissed on directed verdict and a jury awarded our client $1 million.