The Janssen Firm has brought and defended numerous complex
litigation of nearly all types and has been on the cutting edge
of such litigation for decades. Among the numerous cases
that The Janssen Firm has brought or defended are:
- Breach of Contract/Fraud. Seaman’s v. Standard
Oil. $15 million dollar verdict on behalf of dealer in ship
supplies for breach of agreement to operate marine fuel
dealership. This case established the principle that
every contract has an implied covenant of good faith and
fair dealing. See Seaman’s Direct Buying, Inc. v.
Standard Oil Company (1984) 36 Cal.3d 752.
- Doe Company v. Roe Company. Defense of
manufacturer for claimed theft of trade secrets.
Demand $11 million dollars. Case dismissed during
trial for waiver of costs.
- Eberwein v. Ferrari, et al. Action brought by
parents and children involved in chiropractic experiment
which claimed to cure learning disabilities. Action
was brought for violation of the federal laws restricting
experiments against minors. Plaintiff’s verdict of
$560,000 in actual damages and $300,000 in attorneys fees.
Highest damages award in Del Norte County history.
