Shawn Mooney v. Specialty Restaurants Corporation
Published: Mar. 6, 1999 | Result Date: Oct. 6, 1998 | Filing Date: Jan. 1, 1900 |Case number: SV9341032KL Bench Verdict – $0
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Plaintiff
Defendant
Facts
In 1997 through 1991, plaintiff Shawn Mooney, a 35-year-old real estate agent's father, Mike Mooney worked with the defendant Specialty Restaurant Corporation, to obtain government approval and find a purchaser for property owned by Specialty Restaurants Corporation in Foster City. Mike Mooney introduced the defendant to a joint venture partner in 1990. However, the joint venture was dissolved by a court order in 1996 upon the defendant filing an action for declaratory relief. The plaintiff brought this action against the defendant based on breach of contract, breach of covenant of good faith and fair dealing and intentional interference with contractual advantage.
Settlement Discussions
No settlement was offered by defendant and the entire $2,235,000 was the demand of plaintiff.
Damages
The plaintiff claimed he was owed $235,000 in commissions on the sale contract and $2 million in commissions on the interference with the lease contract plus punitive damages.
Other Information
The verdict was reached approximately three years and six months after the case was filed.
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