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Appeals Court Rules Discharged Contingency Fee Attorney's Quantum Meruit Fees Cannot Be Paid Until Current Attorney's Fees Are Also Determined
This case involves a dispute over attorney's fees in a personal injury lawsuit. The plaintiff, Cleare, was represented by the law firm of Lounsbery, Ferguson, Altona & Holland (LFAH) under a contingen...
Appeals Court Reverses Award to Diamond Hydraulics, Citing Insufficient Evidence for Attorney's Fees and Unresolved Counterclaims, Remands for New Trial
This case involves a dispute between Diamond Hydraulics, Inc. (Diamond) and GAC Equipment, LLC d/b/a Austin Crane Service (Austin Crane) regarding payment for repairs. Diamond sued Austin Crane for br...
Appellate Court Affirms Discharged Attorney's Contingency Fee Lien to be Determined at Case Conclusion
This case involves a dispute over attorney's fees in a personal injury lawsuit. The plaintiff, Meiner, was represented by the law firm of Kussman & Whitehill (K&W) under a contingency fee agreement. A...
Unlicensed attorney's firm cannot recover fees for services rendered in Ohio
Smith & Condeni, L.L.P. v. Cavitch Familo & Durkin Co., L.P.A., decided by Ohio Court of Appeals on March 26, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The core dispute centered on whether a law firm...
Contractor denied quantum meruit recovery for uncompleted work
Daniel J. Shamy, as Personal Representative of the Estate of Joseph E. Shamy v. Shovel Ready Projects, LLC, decided by Florida District Court of Appeal on March 25, 2026, resulted in a defendant win o...
Broker Denied Commission for Hotel Sale Due to Lack of Enforceable Contract and Failure to Prove Procuring Cause
This case involves a dispute between Allegaert, the plaintiff, and Harbor View Hotel Owner LLC (Harbor View), the defendant, regarding a contract for the sale of the Harbor View Hotel. Allegaert, acti...
Broker's Breach of Contract Claim Fails on Lack of Proof
Carol J. Lewis v. Community Savanna Club Joint Venture, decided by Florida District Court of Appeal on March 19, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The plaintiff, Carol J. Lewis, sued the defe...
Contractor awarded quantum meruit damages after termination
Grapevine Group Concrete Contractors, Inc. (Cross-Appellee) v. YC Partners, Ltd. D/B/A Yantis Company and Yantis Corporation (Cross-Appellant), decided by Texas Court of Appeals on March 4, 2026, resu...
Appellate Court Affirms Landlord's Win in Commercial Lease Dispute
Camden Design Group, Inc. v. Dialyspa Management Services, Inc; Fernando Flores-New; Jeffery Kalina and Ali Kalina, decided by Texas Court of Appeals on February 26, 2026, resulted in a plaintiff win ...
Unlicensed contractor can recover for services rendered under quantum meruit
Joe Taylor Restoration, Inc. v. Michael Mays, decided by Florida District Court of Appeal on February 26, 2026, resulted in a mixed outcome. The core dispute involved whether a contractor, Joe Taylor ...
Appellate court denies charging lien for fiduciary services
F&L Fiduciary Services, LLC, Stanley v. Solomon, Zingale, decided by Florida District Court of Appeal on February 16, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The core dispute centered on whether F&...
Contract too indefinite, but unjust enrichment claim may proceed
Marc Kemper v. Infinity Windows Doors & Roofing Corp., decided by Florida District Court of Appeal on February 5, 2026, resulted in a mixed outcome. The plaintiff, Marc Kemper, sued Infinity Windows D...
Breach of Contract Claim Fails Due to Lack of Evidence
Fauvel v. Pacific E. Coventry, Inc., decided by Ohio Court of Appeals on December 18, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The plaintiff, Fauvel, sued Pacific E. Coventry, Inc. for breach of con...
Contractor Wins Breach of Contract Case Against Client
American Backflow and Fire Prevention, Inc. v. Hincks, decided by Illinois Appellate Court on December 8, 2025, resulted in a plaintiff win outcome. The plaintiff, American Backflow and Fire Preventio...
Contractual dispute bars quantum meruit claim for construction work
Smg Construction Services, LLC v. Cook, decided by Georgia Supreme Court on October 15, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The core dispute involved whether Smg Construction Services, LLC (Smg...
Breach of Contract Claim Dismissed for Insufficient Evidence
Wong v. Pragad, decided by New York Appellate Division on October 8, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The plaintiff, Wong, sued the defendant, Pragad, for breach of contract and unjust enric...
Texas Court Affirms Contractual Obligation for Well Services Despite Permit Issues
Cactus Water Services, LLC v. Cog Operating, LLC, decided by Texas Supreme Court on June 27, 2025, resulted in a plaintiff win outcome. The core dispute centered on whether Cog Operating, LLC (Cog) ow...
Contract Prevails Over Quantum Meruit Claim for Unpaid Construction Work
Englewood Construction, Inc. v. J.P. McMahon Properties, LLC, decided by Illinois Appellate Court on May 29, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The core dispute involved whether Englewood Cons...
Broker denied commission claim due to lack of contract
KENNETH BRESLER v. LYNN MUSTER & Others, decided by Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court on May 29, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The plaintiff, Kenneth Bresler, sued the defendants, Lynn...
Contractor can recover payment for work despite void contract
Bradshaw Renovations, LLC v. Barry Graham and Jacklynn Graham, decided by Iowa Supreme Court on May 2, 2025, resulted in a plaintiff win outcome. The Iowa Supreme Court addressed whether a contractor,...
Fifth Circuit: "Best Efforts" Clause Not Breached by Pursuing Better Deal
US Trinity Engy Svcs v. SE Directional Drilling, decided by Fifth Circuit on April 28, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Fifth Circuit affirmed the district court's grant of summary judgm...
Breach of Contract and Unjust Enrichment Claim Succeeds
Jewels Helping Hands v. Hansen, decided by Washington Supreme Court on April 17, 2025, resulted in a plaintiff win outcome. The plaintiff, Jewels Helping Hands, sued the defendant, Hansen, for breach ...
Court finds unjust enrichment despite lack of formal contract
YATIA Y v. DHARMAL SAFI & Another, decided by Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court on April 2, 2025, resulted in a mixed outcome. The plaintiff, Yatia Y, sued the defendants, Dharmal Safi and another,...