Business/Commercial Litigation
No matter how prepared you are, litigation in today’s business world is a virtual certainty. With years of experience and training under the best trial lawyers in the country, our commercial litigation department will aggressively pursue your rights so that you reach the best possible outcome. Results matter, and we deliver. We offer aggressive, results-oriented representation that is tailored to meet both your business and personal goals.
Our commercial litigation practice represents clients in all aspect of business disputes, including:
- Breach of contract
- Collections
- Breach of fiduciary duties
- Consumer and commercial fraud
- Shareholder rights litigation
- Civil rights/discrimination
- Insurance coverage
- Premises and products liability
The lawyers at Garofalo & Thiersch have obtained numerous favorable results for our clients, ranging from simple collection matters to multi-million dollar contract disputes. Examples include:
- Obtained summary judgment in federal court on behalf of insurance carrier in Declaratory Judgment action to determine insurance coverage for underlying wrongful death action.
- Obtained summary judgment for defendant on third party beneficiary claim involving insurance benefits arising out of OCIP agreement in master insurance contract.
- Obtained dismissal of premises liability claim arising out of slip and fall on loading dock.
- Negotiated favorable settlement in Consumer Fraud Act and Breach of Warranty claim against California manufacturer
- Represented defendant in nation-wide consumer fraud class action against insurance company and benefits provider.
- Obtained favorable settlement in products liability claim arising out of E. Coli infection after obtaining favorable rulings on motions in limine.
- Represented defendant insurance services company in nation-wide class action alleging violation of PPO agreements, insurance and consumer fraud, and breach of contract.
- Represented defendant marble distributor in wrongful death action brought after stack of marble slabs shifted and crushed plaintiff to death.
- Represented defendant tire manufacturer in wrongful death and traumatic brain injury claim brought after a tire alleged tire blow-out.
- Represented defendant tire distributor in wrongful death claim brought after news van allegedly blew a tire and collided with oncoming vehicle.