Date: 06-21-2005

Case Style: Houston Die Casting Company v. Eaton Corporation

Case Number: 1:03CV1033

Judge: John R. Adams

Court: United States District Court for the Northern District of Ohio, Cuyahoga County

Plaintiff's Attorney: John E. Schiller, Walter & Haverfield LLP

Defendant's Attorney: Jose Feliciano, Baker & Hostetler

Description: Plaintiff alleged the breach by Eaton of a five year supply contract for parts. Eaton counterclaimed seeking damages for the value of equipment supplied to plaintif. The jury found for the plaintiff on its claim for breach of contract and against Eaton Corporation on its counterclaims. The jury awarded the full amount of damages sought by Plaintiff in the amount of $1.8 million dollars. The matter was subsequently settled.

Outcome: Will not disclose

Plaintiff's Experts: Robert Turner, Turner & Nemeth

Defendant's Experts: Al Vondra, Price Waterhouse

Comments: john schiller