Law Offices of Michael C. Murphy

$17,904

Wrongful Termination

Plaintiff sued our client for breach of contract, wrongful termination, emotional distress, and stalking, seeking compensatory and punitive damages. Our client cross-complained for breach of contract, fiduciary duty, and conversion.

$106,850

Franchise Law

Chevron sued our client to terminate a gasoline station lease and franchise, alleging underpayment of rent and fraud, seeking $7,500 back rent and $1,800 audit fees. Our client denied the allegations, claiming computer errors.

$100,500

Investment Fraud

Our client, a professional concert pianist, sued the defendant for breach of contract, fraud, and breach of fiduciary duty. Clients were investors in film projects and claimed the defendant defrauded them and failed to keep proper accounting records.

$40,000

Investment Fraud

Our client, a bus mechanic, lost his $30,000 life savings after investing in highly speculative limited partnerships based on a broker's inducement. An action was brought before the NASD.

$450,000

Intellectual Property

Our client sued defendants for breach of contract, fraud, and conversion related to licensing rights for Beatles' Music. Our client paid $45,000 for rights that the defendants did not own.

$410,000

Personal Injury

Our client suffered a permanent foot disability after a motorcycle accident caused by a negligent driver. The client, a military veteran, could no longer run marathons.