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Torts
Fraud
Conversion/Fraudulent Transfer

Jon Gunderson v. Chris Gruys, Richard Wall, Welded Fixtures Inc.

Published: Dec. 8, 2007 | Result Date: Sep. 27, 2007 | Filing Date: Jan. 1, 1900 |

Case number: BC 338658 Verdict –  $4,912,380

Court

L.A. Superior Central


Attorneys

Plaintiff

Jeffrey A. Tidus


Defendant

Lawrence Tan

Kenneth P. White
(Brown, White & Newhouse LLP)


Experts

Plaintiff

Scott Mowrey
(technical)

Defendant

Steven G. Sorell
(technical)

Facts

Plaintiff Jon Gunderson alleged that defendant Chris Gruys stole $1.3 million from him and transferred the funds to defendant Richard Wall. Plaintiff sued, claiming fraudulent transfer of funds. He asserted that defendants had conflicting stories regarding the funds.

Result

The jury found in favor of plaintiff, awarding him $4,912,381.

Deliberation

two hours

Poll

12-0

Length

seven days


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