Sentences with phrase «allege fraud claims»

Many plaintiffs attempt to allege fraud claims in construction cases.

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After claims of no problems as late as October, Olympus» alleged fraud has been followed in recent months with independent reviews that have been made public, condemning the company's actions.

In addition, Mr. Morley filed a subsequent lawsuit containing allegations that the formation of Square and the development of our card reader and decoding technologies constituted, among other things, breach of an alleged oral joint venture, fraud, negligent misrepresentation, civil conspiracy, unjust enrichment, and misappropriation of trade secrets, as well as other related claims.

Specifically, the CFTC alleges that the defendants committed fraud by soliciting customers based on false claims regarding MBC's value, trade status, and usage — even apparently going as far as to say that MBC was backed by gold, which the commission refutes.

At the center of the alleged fraud is California - based Mining Max, which apparently lured investors by claiming it had developed a machine for «mining» digital currency.

On March 27, 2014, JPMC and the bankruptcy trustee for Peregrine Financial Group, Inc. agreed to a $ 15 million settlement of claims against JPMC alleging JPMC allowed fraud to occur at Peregrine, which was bankrupted after its founder looted hundreds of millions of dollars from customer accounts.

In the single most egregious case of alleged fraud, BP sued Mikal Watts in December 2013, alleging that the powerful San Antonio plaintiffs» attorney falsely claimed to represent tens of thousands of «phantom» victims of the -LSB-...]

The film's director, Jon Van Dyke, filed a federal lawsuit alleging fraud by church leaders who he claims cheated him out of his pay.

They claimed the indictment often lacks details, such as what specific email constituted wire fraud, or what value the alleged victim lost as a result of the fraud.

Liberia's Supreme Court on Monday put a presidential run - off on hold until the electoral commission can investigate claims of irregularities and alleged fraud in last month's first round of voting.

The Judge said that it was wrong of the EFCC to have claimed that the defendants were indicted for N36B alleged fraud when such a bogus figure was not contained in the charge adding that such press statement will prejudice fair trial of the defendants.

When I insisted on what offences we committed for our detention and search on our phones, they claimed that Governor Ambode of Lagos was aware of an alleged massive fraud committed in Lagos involving my Son, Gidado Shuaib.

In a 30 - paragraph letter addressed to the IGP dated September 11, 2017, the petitioner noted that the team from Lagos had claimed that Governor Ambode of Lagos state was aware of an alleged massive fraud committed in Lagos involving his Son, Gidado Shuaib.

The CPD study claims to document millions of dollars in «alleged and confirmed cases of fraud, waste, abuse, and mismanagement in charter schools.»

Separately, a suit filed against Trump University by New York Attorney General Eric Schneiderman, which is still pending, alleges claims such as fraud and violating New York business law.

The former execs are claiming for promissory fraud, alleging that the publishing giant had no intention of keeping promises made to the developers after it persuaded them to stay on and develop Modern Warfare 2.

Bluford, with whom I spoke the day after my post first appeared, adamantly denied committing any fraud and claimed that everything alleged in the complaint was done by an employee of his impersonating him.

What happened here, though, is that York later (at least as far as York's version goes) discovered the alleged fraud and started a claim against the former employee.

Representing banks that are exposed to litigation arising out of their operations and relationships with customers, including claims for account fraud, check fraud and forged instruments, wire / electronic transfer fraud, credit and debit card fraud, ATM fraud, and for alleged violations of check - handling and security procedures.

After receiving the defendants» productions, the plaintiffs» allegedly discovered that their signatures were forged on a number of leasing documents, and commenced a fresh action claiming damages arising from the alleged fraud.

Our lawyers have defended class actions and individual cases alleging personal injury and property damage from environmental contamination or exposure to chemical products based on all types of legal theories, including negligence, fraud, failure to warn, negligent misrepresentation, trespass, private and public nuisance and damage claims such as «fear of cancer» and medical monitoring.

Defending technology company and its board of directors in multimillion dollar PA state court action brought by founder / consultant / shareholder alleging claims for breach of fiduciary duty, breach of contract, and rescission; prosecuting action in NJ federal court on behalf of executive terminated in breach of his employment agreement; defending companies and their majority owners in numerous state court actions throughout NY and NJ alleging breach of contract and fraud; defending company in connection with DOL investigation regarding misclassification of employees; defending health - tech entrepreneur in connection with DOL investigation regarding unemployment insurance fraud; counseling global company and its US subsidiary in connection with various employment law matters; and negotiating numerous separation agreements.

The plaintiff alleged claims of legal malpractice, fraud, suppression and misrepresentation against her client, the landowner defendan...

And even if they had pleaded viable legal theories — which they have not — plaintiffs do not approach alleging their fraud - based claims with the particularity the rules require...

If fraud is to be part of a «mis - selling» claim, claimants will need to carefully consider the form of the alleged fraud, says Simon Duncan

Colm Nugent is a barrister in the insurance division at Hardwicke Chambers & has acted for insurers in a number of claims where fraud has been alleged.

Cases involving claims against accounting firms arising from alleged failure to detect fraud in audits and negligent preparation of financial statements

Successful defense of over $ 40 million in claims for breach of an alleged partnership agreement, fraud and breach of fiduciary duty against a large Southern California homebuilder in a multi-state litigation, including a six week jury trial, two state court appeals, a Ninth Circuit appeal, an Idaho state court action and appeal to the Idaho Supreme Court.

Represented receiver in claim brought in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois against the directors and officers of AA Capital Partners, Inc., an SEC - registered investment advisor, in a $ 60 million claim for violations of ERISA, breach of fiduciary duty, fraud, and conversion arising out of alleged misappropriation and misuse of investor funds.

For keeping quiet about its suspicions, on Tuesday, JPMorgan agreed to forfeit $ 1.7 billion to settle criminal charges alleging it turned a blind eye to the Madoff bank fraud, plus it will pay an additional $ 543 million to settle civil claims by victims.

We have litigated claims of alleged improper acts, omissions, breach of fiduciary duty, breach of conduct, fraud and derivative actions.

Acting for JSC BTA Bank in relation to a fraud claim against its former chairman, who is alleged to have misappropriated sums running to billions of dollars during his time in office.

Successfully opposed attempt to certify proposed nationwide class action brought by franchisees against franchisor alleging claims for, among other things, fraud, negligent misrepresentation, and breach of contract.

Interactive Technology Corporation v Ferster Claim for fraud and breach of fiduciary duty, with freezing and search and seizure orders, with a related claim for unfair prejudice alleging blackClaim for fraud and breach of fiduciary duty, with freezing and search and seizure orders, with a related claim for unfair prejudice alleging blackclaim for unfair prejudice alleging blackmail.

Defense of professionals such as attorneys, officers and directors of public and private companies in class actions alleging fraud, RICO and other statutory and common law claims

Representation of a life insurer faced with a nationwide class action involving claims of fraud and discrimination through alleged use of race - based underwriting practices.

Defended insurance company against former agent's $ 25 million wrongful claim, included alleged fraud and interference.

Claims of fraud generally allege that there was a knowingly false statement of fact that ultimately caused damage to another person.

New York, NY: McDonald's is facing a consumer fraud class action lawsuit brought by consumers who allege the fast food chain's claims that its chicken breast filet sandwiches, salads and wraps are made with 100 percent chicken breast filet, are false.

Plaintiff, a dissatisfied attorney, has brought suit against the entire legal tech industry, alleging that the claims and promises it made in 2016 amount to fraud and false advertising.»

The 10 - week civil fraud case centred on a number of claims against Boreh brought by the Republic, alleging corruption and bribery relating to a number of contracts, and consultancy and commission payments.

Criminal charges of fraud were laid against three members of the U.K. Parliament and one member of the House of Lords, alleging that the members claimed for expenses that were not incurred.

Mr. Budge claimed to have learned about his alleged fraud and dishonesty only after DMR served its Defence.

Howell's practice focuses on the representation of clients in high - stakes government investigations and enforcement actions involving alleged securities and accounting fraud, healthcare billing and recordkeeping improprieties, bribery and corruption, and violations of the Civil False Claims Act.

Secured dismissal of action alleging breaches of fiduciary duties, conversion, fraud, tortious interference with expectancy, accounting, breach of contract, money had and received, and conspiracy in the U.S. District Court for the Central District of California on a Motion to Dismiss for Lack of Personal Jurisdiction and Failure to State a Claim;

Along with attorney Jeffrey S. Taylor, Michael successfully defended (not guilty in a bench trial) a claim on a personal guarantee valued in excess of $ 2,000,000.00 and alleged breach of fiduciary duty in a complex case which involved issues of estoppel, accord and satisfactory parol evidence, statute of frauds, unclean hands, breach of contract, burden shifting, constructive trust, Marital Settlement Agreements and bankruptcy issues.

In 2013, Relator Billie Joe Hunt sued his former employer and others under the qui tam provisions of the federal False Claims Act («FCA») for alleged «rampant war - time contract fraud.»

International arbitration of claims of U.S. pilots of non-U.S. airline regarding taxation of foreign - based earnings and alleged recruitment fraud

He also regularly defends insurance and finance companies in claims by consumers and individuals alleging fraud, breach of contract, or inadequate performance of the insurance policy or financial product, including both individual and class actions.

Plaintiff «brownfield developer» who alleges claims arising from a business deal to bid for, buy and redevelop a brownfield site from WMATA, may only pursue fraud and breach of fiduciary duty claims against a single defendant who allegedly failed to...