Toxic Control Act liability allocation for PCB contamination. Represented the Plaintiff purchaser of contaminated property. 75% liability allocation to Defendants.
Dunn & Black Case History
ERISA claim: employee vs. ESOP trustee fiduciary breach
ERISA claim by employee vs. ESOP trustee fiduciary breach. 4-day bench trial. Represented Defendant. Defense verdict. Read more about other business litigation cases Dunn and Black has won.
Mine Operator defeat demand for unsafe construction
Mine Operator defeat demand for unsafe construction. MSHA was seeking to compel mine operator to construct over $1 million worth of unsafe guardrail. Represented the mine operator against the United States. Judgment returned in favor of Defendant mine operator.
Wrongful termination for default
Wrongful termination for default. Advocated for the Plaintiff pursuing government compensation. Verdict declared Plaintiff’s eligibility for compensation.
Business sale dispute
Business sale dispute. Seller counterclaimed for sale price owed. Judgment in favor of seller for money damages owed.
Business dispute between LLC members
Business dispute between LLC members. resolution of dispute with termination of defaulting members and recovery of investments from organizer.
Development agreement dispute with municipality
Development agreement dispute with municipality, we represented the developer. After a two week jury trial the developer was awarded a jury verdict of $3,000,000. The verdict was upheld by the Court of Appeals.
Construction dispute
Construction dispute – $16 million claim by Owner. $1.5 million counterclaim by contractor for payment. Total Net Award: $1.1 million for contractor client, and was the prevailing party on owner claim.
Enforcement of attorney fee agreement
Enforcement of Attorney Fee Agreement. Total judgment: $2.4 million awarded to the attorney client.
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What We Do
A Leading Law Firm in Construction, Eminent Domain/Condemnation, Real Estate, Insurance, Employment and Commercial Litigation. We represent regional and national contractors, owners, developers and sureties throughout the western United States.
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Our Approach
We have earned our reputation one client at a time by delivering sound legal advice and efficient solutions. We are known to aggressively represent our clients’ interests to achieve the best results possible.
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Our Success
Dunn & Black, P.S. has consistently been awarded the best law firm rankings for its practice areas. Several of our lawyers have been named “Super Lawyers” and “Rising Stars” by Washington Super Lawyers Magazine.