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September 25, 2009 – Schein & Cai LLP Won Critical Motion for Its Client
Schein & Cai LLP won a critical Motion to Dismiss Based on Forum Non Conveniens for its Taiwan based client in the United States District Court for the Northern District of California (Moletech Global Hong Kong Ltd. v. Pojery Trading Co. and Pottery Trading USA, Case No. 4:09-cv-0027-SBA). Based upon extensive briefing by Schein & Cai supported by law and fact, the Honorable Judge Saudra B. Armstrong issued an opinion, without court hearing, dismissing the lawsuit brought by the plaintiff, which was represented by a national law firm with over 900 attorneys, alleging, among others, breach of contract, trademark and copyright infringement and unfair competition by our client. This defense victory came after our firm successfully defeated a previous motion by the plaintiff to seek a Temporary Restraining Order and Preliminary Injunction against our client. This case exemplifies our attorneys’ in-depth knowledge of intellectual property law and business contract, as well as their excellent court advocacy skills.
February 2008, Reported by the Fresno Bee. “A lawsuit filed by investors in the defunct Running Horse golf course and residential development has accused two real estate agents and a title company of illegal activities related to what the lawsuit called a ‘leveraged pyramid scheme’ set up by the original partners behind the project, Tom O’Meara and Scott Webb.”
“The lawsuit, while making allegations against O’Meara, Webb and Running Horse LLC, does not name them as defendants.”
“Instead, the lawsuit accuses Fresno real estate agents Kathy Gee and Linda Ann Ulm of negligence and unjust enrichment in their dealings with those Alameda County investors on behalf of Running Horse LLC. The lawsuit also accuses Stewart Title of California of negligence and misrepresentation in failing to monitor the transaction.”
“James Cai, the San Jose-based attorney bringing the lawsuit, said in a phone interview that his clients’ allegations indicate that O’Meara and Webb were ‘just in the business of taking people’s money and trying to cover up their scheme of developing some fancy golf club that will never materialize.’”
“Cai said he did not name O’Meara and Webb in the suit because both men have filed for bankruptcy protection. But Cai called the two men’s behavior ‘highly questionable.’”
