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Unjust enrichment limits recovery where no enforceable agreement covered fundraising work
The North Carolina Supreme Court affirmed a ruling limiting the plaintiff’s recovery to unjust enrichment after a jury found no enforceable agreement governing work he performed to help the defendant […]
Contract claim survives while trade secret claims fail in restaurant concept dispute
A former employee defeated most claims in a suit accusing him of using confidential business information to help replicate a Tex-Mex restaurant concept in Missouri, but the plaintiff’s breach […]
Gluten exposure claims revived over retirement community meals
The 4th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals ruled that a resident’s breach of contract and negligence claims against her retirement community may proceed based on an alleged gluten exposure in […]
Breach of contract dispute turns on data-security obligations
A North Carolina Business Court judge declined to resolve competing breach-of-contract claims between the parties, holding that judgment must await a fuller record because the pleadings did not include all […]
North Carolina Business Court allows comic book grading dispute to proceed
North Carolina Business Court allows breach of implied covenant claim in a comic book grading dispute alleging devaluation of phantom equity and siphoned funds.
NC appeals court revives contractor’s $700K construction dispute
The North Carolina Court of Appeals revived a $700K construction dispute, finding factual issues over contract enforceability and contractor licensing in AC Developments LLC v. Edwards.
4th Circuit: City breached settlement agreement
Where the city of Charlotte resolved an employment discrimination suit with a firefighter but it failed to treat the employee’s payment as pension-eligible wages, it breached the agreement. The payment […]
$3.06 million verdict; Ransomware attacks lead to judgments for doctors, patients
Action: Verdict Date: June 27, 2024 Date of incident: March 1, 2021 Nature of claim: Breach of contract Injuries alleged: Inability of doctors to access patient charts at certain times […]
Judge rules ACC countersuit can continue
Clemson's request to dismiss an ACC countersuit regarding conference bylaws and exit fees was denied by a North Carolina judge, who asserted jurisdiction over the case.
Sportswear maker Fanatics sues Cardinals rookie Harrison
NEW YORK — Apparel manufacturer Fanatics has filed a lawsuit against Arizona Cardinals rookie receiver Marvin Harrison Jr., alleging breach of contract. The lawsuit filed in New York Supreme Court […]
ACC amends lawsuit against Florida State
CHARLOTTE — The Atlantic Coast Conference accused Florida State of breach of contract Wednesday, saying the Seminoles broke promises when they legally challenged an agreement that binds the school to […]
Gregory Packaging nets $21.2M verdict
Foodbuy, LLC, sued Gregory Packaging, INC, for $1 million, instead Gregory Packaging was awarded $21.2 million. Gregory Packaging is a 100-year-old juice manufacturer that has worked with Foodbuy – the […]
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