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Contracts
Breach of Contract
Breach of Sublease

Divino Plastic Surgery Inc. v. Rick T. Chac

Published: Jul. 16, 2016 | Result Date: May 20, 2016 | Filing Date: Jan. 1, 1900 |

Case number: 37-2015-00022443-CU-BC-CTL Settlement –  $43,750

Court

San Diego Superior


Attorneys

Facts

Plaintiff/cross-defendant Divino Plastic Surgery Inc. filed suit against Rick T. Chac, M.D., in connection with a sublease dispute.

Dr. Chac filed a counterclaim against Divino Plastic Surgery and a cross-claim against Dr. Carlos O. Chacon, in connection with a sublease agreement with Divino Plastic Surgery.

Contentions

PLAINTIFF/CROSS-DEFENDANT'S CONTENTIONS:
Divino Plastic Surgery alleged a cause of action for breach of sublease.

DEFENDANT/CROSS-COMPLAINANT'S CONTENTIONS:
Dr. Chac alleged contract and tort based counterclaims and cross-claims.

Damages

Plaintiff/cross-defendant sought damages in the amount of at least $429,009, plus prejudgment interest, attorney fees and costs.

Result

The case settled at a Judicial Settlement Conference, with Dr. Chac agreeing to pay Divino $43,750 in exchange for a mutual dismissal with prejudice and full release of all claims.


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