MEDIATED CASES

1. Quiet Title Action
   The plaintiff filed a quiet title action against her sister, alleging that the property was transferred under false pretenses. The defendant claimed that the plaintiff willingly signed over the property after receiving compensation. Outcome: Settled.

2. Employment Discrimination
   The plaintiff brought multiple claims against her employer, including disability discrimination under the Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA), failure to prevent harassment, discrimination, and retaliation. She alleged she was temporarily laid off, and her position was later filled by the employer. Outcome: Settled.

3. Logistics Dispute
   Both parties are logistics companies operating in the U.S. and China. The plaintiff accused the defendants of unauthorized use of freight account numbers, while the defendants argued there was a mutual agreement allowing such use in exchange for compensation. Outcome: Settled.

4. Garment Manufacturing Dispute
   A Hong Kong-based garment manufacturer alleged that the defendant failed to pay for delivered goods, claiming the garments were defective. Two motions for summary judgment filed by the defendant were denied, and a mediator’s proposal led to resolution. Outcome: Settled.

5. Caregiver Employment Dispute
   The plaintiff, a caregiver for the defendant’s elderly mother, alleged she was misclassified as an independent contractor instead of an hourly employee. Claims included unpaid wages, overtime, and liquidated damages. Outcome: Settled.

6. Habitability Issues
   The plaintiff alleged breaches of habitability due to a rat, tick, and cockroach infestation, as well as lack of hot and cold water in her apartment. Public Health Department citations supported her claims against the defendant. Outcome: Settled.

7. Disability Discrimination & Wrongful Termination
   After contracting COVID-19 twice, the plaintiff alleged wrongful termination due to health-related issues while employed by an overseas company. The defendant claimed termination was due to poor performance rather than illness. Outcome: Settled.

8. Livestock Feed Payment Dispute
   The plaintiff sought payment for livestock feed sold to the defendant while the defendant argued for offsets due to uncollected products. Claims included recovery under common count theories. Outcome: Settled.

9. Landlord-Tenant Disputes

   • Case 1: A tenant alleged elder abuse and emotional distress due to mold, leaks, cockroach infestation, and discrimination by a landlord previously cited by housing authorities. The landlord denied all allegations but provided evidence of resolved complaints. Outcome: Settled.

   • Case 2: Tenants collectively stopped paying due to alleged discrimination and substandard conditions such as leaking pipes and infestations in an apartment complex. Outcome: Settled.

10. Hours and Wages Case
    The plaintiff claimed violations of labor laws regarding wages, rest periods, and final paycheck payments upon separation from employment. The defendant alleged job abandonment and disputed hours worked by the plaintiff. Outcome: Settled.

11. Cannabis Business Sale Dispute
    A pharmacist sold their cannabis business to the defendant with an agreement for installment payments but alleged non-payment of subsequent installments due to breach of contract terms by the defendant. Outcome: Settled.

12. Vehicle Collision Cases

    • Case 1: A four-vehicle collision involved liability capped at $5,000 under Vehicle Code Section 17151 with disputes over insolvency claims by one driver. Outcome: Settled.

    • Case 2: A collision where both parties disputed fault based on traffic light signals at an intersection resulted in no corroborating evidence from police reports or witnesses. Outcome: Settled.

    • Case 3: Rear-end collisions caused soft tissue injuries with disputes over subsequent accidents and medical treatment necessity raised by defense counsel. Outcome: Settled.

13. Slip-and-Fall Incident
    The plaintiff slipped on water at a grocery store but admitted that the store lacked actual or constructive knowledge of the hazardous condition on its premises. Outcome: Settled.

14. Dog Attack Incident
    An elderly plaintiff sustained injuries after being attacked by a German Shepherd while walking his dog; mediation resolved this case successfully. Outcome: Settled.

15. Toxic Tort Litigation
    Involving exposure to chemicals across twenty corporations, nearly 90% of claims were resolved through settlement agreements during mediation proceedings.

16. Insurance Bad Faith Claim
    Following flood damage caused by a leaking pipe over an extended period, the plaintiff sought compensatory damages under Brandt fees provisions while the defense denied liability citing prolonged leakage evidence such as mold growth on drywall surfaces. Outcome: Settled at mediation. Outcome: Settled.

17. Subrogation Case
    Property damage recovery claims from an auto accident required supplemental financial declarations after discovering defendant insolvency during mediation discussions. Outcome: Settled.

Business Disputes

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