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LOS ANGELES, Dec. 01, 2016 -- Morris Polich & Purdy, LLP is pleased to announce a landmark victory where two of their Partners James C. Earle, Esq. and Raina L. Richter, Esq. successfully defended landlord clients in a Santa Monica jury trial and obtained a sizable verdict in favor of their client, plus attorneys’ fees and costs, on a cross-complaint in a complicated real estate matter involving landlord/tenant disputes, construction issues, intentional misrepresentations, failure to disclose and punitive damages.
Significantly, Plaintiffs/Tenants accused MPP’s landlord clients of bad faith and made a demand for damages, including statutory damages. Mr. Earle and Ms. Richter, through effective cross-examination and a comprehensive closing statement, successfully convinced the jury those Plaintiffs/Tenants’ claims were unfounded and obtained a defense verdict on the Plaintiffs/Tenants’ claims.
At the same time, Mr. Earle and Ms. Richter successfully prosecuted the Defendants/Landlords’ cross-complaint for Breach of the Lease Agreement/Contract, Intentional Misrepresentation and Negligent Misrepresentation with a request for monetary damages based on the Plaintiffs/Tenants’ damage to the property.
The Santa Monica jury trial which lasted eight days resulted in a sizable monetary award to the Defendants/Landlords on the Breach of Lease Agreement/Contract, plus a finding of Intentional and Negligent Misrepresentation against Plaintiffs/Tenants. Defendants/Landlords are also entitled to attorney’s fees and costs as a result of the trial.
About MPP
Morris Polich & Purdy LLP is a law firm that works with its clients on a national basis. We represent clients in every state, as well as many U.S. possessions. We also have a wealth of international affiliations. The firm established in 1969 has approximately 90 attorneys located in four offices in California and Nevada specializing in over thirty practice areas.
Our dedication to clients, combined with extensive experience, both in the trial and appellate courts, are the qualities that distinguish us from other law firms. Our attorneys are known for their vast experience and success. We provide superior legal services in a manner consistent with our clients' businesses and providing client service at the highest level.
Contact: George Brandon Partnership Development Leader 213.417.5124
