Facts

Jiaxing Super Lighting Electric Appliance Co. Ltd. filed a breach of contract action against Lunera Lighting Inc. in relation to a purchase and development agreement between the parties. Plaintiff sought confirmation of preliminary relief (a right to attach order and writ of attachment), which had been granted in arbitration.

PLAINTIFF'S CONTENTIONS: Plaintiff alleged they contracted with Lunera for a two-year purchase and development agreement, and after roughly one year, Lunera stopped paying for deliveries plaintiff made under the contract. Plaintiff claimed Lunera owed approximately $10 million in past-due invoices, and left plaintiff with inventory it cannot use or sell.

DEFENDANT'S CONTENTIONS: Lunera denied the allegations.

Result

The preliminary relief secured Lunera Lighting's assets in the amount of $9.9 million pending final judgment. The district court confirmed the right to attach order and writ of attachment.