The Fairchild Corporation v. Ronald A. Wheeler and John B. Taylor
Published: Apr. 4, 1998 | Result Date: Nov. 5, 1997 | Filing Date: Jan. 1, 1900 |Case number: BC118345 Verdict – $0
Judge
Court
L.A. Superior Central
Attorneys
Plaintiff
Defendant
Alton G. Burkhalter
(Burkhalter, Kessler, Clement & George LLP)
Facts
The defendants, Roland Wheeler and John Taylor, a client and his attorney, brought an underlying lawsuit against the plaintiffs regarding ownership of certain patents. The plaintiffs, The Fairchild Corporation, Fairchild Industries Inc. and VSI Corporation then brought this malicious prosecution action against the defendants. The plaintiffs contended that the defendants lacked probable cause and were malicious in filing the underlying lawsuit. The defendants contended that they had probable cause; and that the defendant client was entitled to rely on the advise of his attorney.
Settlement Discussions
No settlement discussions took place.
Damages
The plaintiffs claimed over $150,000 in damages.
Other Information
The verdict was reached approximately one year and 11 months after the case was filed.
Deliberation
1½ days
Poll
12-0
Length
one week
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