Delaware Intellectual Property Law

Karl W. McIntosh v. Allied World Insurance Company

Wilmington, Delaware insurance law lawyers represented the Plaintiff who sued on a bad faith breach of insurance contract theory. This case was filed in the Superior Court of DE, N22C-03-00087, and was removed to federal court by Allied World Insurance Company. There are no statutory grounds for a bad faith cause of action in Delaware. Damages recoverable in a bad faith claim inc... More...

$0 (04-15-2024 - DE)

Alexander Wimbush v. BP Exploration & Production Inc., et al.

Wilmington, Delaware personal injury lawyer represented the Plaintiff who sued the Defendant on a negligence theory. "Delaware personal injury negligence law governs situations where someone gets hurt due to another party's carelessness or failure to act reasonably. Here's a breakdown of key aspects: Duty of care: Property owners, businesses, and individuals all have a duty of ca... More...

$0 (01-08-2024 - DE)

United States of America v. Olugbenge Lawal

Wilmington, Delaware criminal defense lawyer represented Defendant charged with conspiracy to commit money laundering. Olugbenga Lawal was a member of a Nigerian-based criminal organization that victimized individuals and businesses across the United States through internet-based fraud schemes, including romance fraud and business email compromises, and laundered the proceeds of those fra... More...

$0 (08-16-2023 - DE)

United States of America v. Brandon Beverly

Charleston, West Virginia criminal lawyer represented Defendant charged with attempting to damage the property of an energy facility, identified as a known mine located across Boone and Lincoln counties. Brandon Beverly, age 45, from Whitesville, Booney Coounty, West Virginia was found guilty by a federal jury following a two-day trial According to court documents and evidence presented ... More...

$0 (09-01-2022 - DE)

<H2> Debra R. Thompson v. State of Delaware Department of Services for Children, et al.

Wilmington, Delaware civil rights lawyers represented Plaintiff, who sued Defendants under 42 U.S.C. Â§ 1983 for violations of her right to due process and under state law against the State of Delaware Department of Services for Children, Youth and their Families ("DSCYFâ€) and several individual defendants after Thompson was demoted and eventually terminated from DSCYF. The District Court ... More...

$0 (08-22-2022 - DE)

United States of America v. Goodfish Enterprises, LLC; Reliant Property Management Company; and Christopher Lukacs

Wilmington, Delaware civil litigation lawyer represented Defendants accused of violating the Federal Tort Claims Act by charging the Federal Government excess rent. Goodfish Enterprises, LLC; Reliant Property Management Company; and Christopher Lukacs have agreed to pay $430,000 to resolve allegations that they violated the False Claims Act during their participation in the U.S. Departmen... More...

$0 (05-02-2022 - DE)

United States of America v. Samuel Gulick

Wilmington, Delaware criminal defense lawyer represented defendant charged with fire-bombing a Planned Parenthood facility in Newark, Delaware in January 2020. Samuel Gulick, of Middletown, was for crimes associated with fire-bombing a Planned Parenthood facility in Newark, Delaware in January 2020. According to court documents and statements made in open court, at approximat... More...

$0 (03-13-2022 - DE)

United States of America v. Robert Rodriguez

Wilmington, Delaware criminal defense attorney represented defendant charged with selling controlled substances in violation of 18 U.S.C. Â§841 Rodriguez, age 58, was indicted for possession with intent to distribute fentanyl and possession of a firearm. On August 10, 2020, FBI conducted a search of the defendant's apartment in the 1300 block of W. 4th Street, Wilmington, Dela... More...

$0 (02-09-2022 - DE)

United States of America v. Adrian Wood

<center><img width="600" src="https://www.ded.uscourts.gov/sites/ded/files/images/BLD2.jpg"></center> Wilmington, DE - The United States of America charged Adrian Wood, age 21, with engaging in a civil disorder that obstructed, impeded, or interfered with a law enforcement officer’s lawful duties. If convicted, Wood faces a statutory maximum punishment of up to five years in prison... More...

$0 (06-13-2020 - DE)

James R. Adams v. Governor of Delaware

<center> <img width="300" src="https://www.usmarshals.gov/district/de/locations/delaware.jpg"> </center> James R. Adams is a resident and member of the State Bar of Delaware. For some time, he has expressed a desire to be considered for a judicial position in that state. Following the announcement of several judicial vacancies, Adams considered applying but ultimately chose not to... More...

$0 (04-10-2019 - DE)

James R. Adams v. Governor of Delaware

<center> <img width="300" src="http://www.ded.uscourts.gov/sites/default/files/BLD2.jpg"> </center> James R. Adams is a resident and member of the State Bar of Delaware. For some time, he has expressed a desire to be considered for a judicial position in that state. Following the announcement of several judicial vacancies, Adams considered applying but ultimately chose not to beca... More...

$0 (02-06-2019 - DE)

In Re: Trump Entertainment Resorts

The facts giving rise to this appeal are undisputed. The Debtors own and operate the Trump Taj Mahal casino in Atlantic City, New Jersey. The casino employs 2,953 employees, 1,467 of whom are unionized. UNITE HERE Local 54 is the largest of the employee unions, representing 1,136 employees. The most recent CBA between the Union and Taj Mahal was negotiated in 2011 for a three-year term. It co... More...

$0 (04-03-2016 - DE)

Marino v. Patriot Rail Company LLC

The facts are drawn from the affidavits and supporting documents that the parties submitted in connection with their motions for summary judgment. The parties agreed in their briefs and at oral argument that there were no disputes of material fact that would affect the outcome. Pursuant to Court of Chancery Rule 56(h), the cross-motions therefore became “the equivalent of a s... More...

$0 (03-01-2016 - DE)

State of Delaware v. Turner

The issues before the Court involve Defendant’s Motion to Suppress evidence seized after his traffic stop and arrest. Defendant argues that the arresting officer lacked reasonable suspicion to stop Defendant’s vehicle. Defendant also argues that the arresting officer lacked probable cause to arrest Defendant and accordingly that the weapon and ammunition seized pursuant to a ... More...

$0 (01-09-2016 - DE)

PECO Logistics, LLC v. Walnut Investment Partners, L.P., et al.

In March 2011, two sophisticated investors (the “Walnut Investors”) acquired preferred units in PECO Logistics, LLC (“PECO” or the “Company”) and became parties to an LLC agreement that afforded them the voluntary right to sell their preferred units back to PECO three years later (the “Put Right”). The LLC agreement provides that, upon exercise of the Put Right... More...

$0 (01-01-2016 - DE)

Gerald A. Lechliter v. Del. Department of Natural Resources & Environmental Control, et al.

The Plaintiff filed his Verified Complaint on October 11, 2012. The Complaint alleged seven counts against the Defendants: Count I alleges that DNREC violated numerous statutes to illegally build the Turbine; Count II alleges that the City violated statutes and zoning ordinances to illegally issue the Building Permit; Counts III and IV allege violations of the Delaware Freedom... More...

$0 (01-01-2016 - DE)

December Corp. v. Wild Meadows Home Owners Association, et al.

Plaintiff December Corporation (“December Corp.”) is a Pennsylvania corporation whose principal business is to manage and maintain housing communities.1 December Corp. manages the Wild Meadows manufactured housing community (“Wild Meadows”), which is an “active adult manufactured housing community”2 located in Dover, Delaware. Defendant Wild Meadows Home Owners Association (“WMHA�... More...

$0 (12-23-2015 - DE)

ESG Capital Partners II, LP, et al. v. Passport Special Opportunities Master Fund, LP, et al.

Non-party Timothy Burns formed ESG Capital Partners II, LP (the ―Partnership‖) for a limited purpose. After raising money from investors, the Partnership would purchase shares of stock of Facebook, Inc. before that company‘s then-anticipated initial public offering. Preferably once Facebook had completed a successful IPO, the Partnership would distribute to its in... More...

$0 (12-20-2015 - DE)

Pipal Tech Ventures Private Limited v. MoEngage, Inc.

Plaintiff Pipal Tech is a closely-held corporation formed in 2011 under the laws of India with its principal place of business in India.4 Pipal Tech is in the business of developing, licensing, and supporting mobile and web-based applications. Non-parties Amit Baid, Raviteja Dodda, and Yashwanth Kumar are the founders of Pipal Tech.6 Dodda and Kumar are also former executives and board The fact... More...

$0 (12-19-2015 - DE)

Glanden v. Quirk

Husband and Wife were married for twenty-two years. They separated in September 2012, and their divorce became final in 2013. The couple had over $6 million in assets, including a $1.5 million house, investment accounts, retirement accounts, and other property. Husband worked as an associate and then as a partner in a major law firm, earning a substantial income. In May 2... More...

$0 (12-07-2015 - DE)

RBC Capital Markets, LLC v. Jervis

As a preliminary observation, we note that, at oral argument before this Court, counsel for RBC emphasized that RBC “intentionally made appellate arguments that do not require this Court to review findings of fact.” Although RBC has chosen to avoid any direct and specific challenge to the facts as found by the trial court, this Court, nevertheless, has examined the appel... More...

$0 (12-01-2015 - DE)

Gerald A. Lechliter v. Del. Department of Natural Resources, et al.

The Plaintiff here, Colonel Gerald A. Lechliter, is a resident of Lewes. His home is situated on a quiet cul-de-sac, and his property abuts a parcel of land once part of a planned, but never used, industrial park owned by the University of Delaware. The land was acquired from the University by the State Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control (“DNREC”), ... More...

$0 (12-01-2015 - DE)

Mary L. Rinnier v.Gracelawn Memorial Park Inc., et al

These are the facts as I find them after trial. The petitioner, Mary L. Rinnier (―Ms. Rinnier‖), is the mother of Laura Bowdoin (―Mrs. Bowdoin‖). Mrs. Bowdoin, who was married to the respondent, George Bowdoin (―Mr. Bowdoin‖), died in Pasco County, Florida on June 19, 2008. Mr. and Mrs. Bowdoin had one daughter, B., who was twelve at the t... More...

$0 (11-24-2015 - DE)

Herring v. State Of Delaware

This 18th day of November 2015, upon consideration of the appellant‟s brief under Supreme Court Rule 26(c), his attorney‟s motion to withdraw, and the State‟s response, it appears to the Court that: (1) In May 2005, the appellant, Christopher Herring, was convicted of Robbery in the First Degree and other offenses.1 On February 10, 2006, the Superior Court grante... More...

$0 (11-20-2015 - DE)

Aaron Houseman and Nancy Houseman v. Eric S. Sagerman, et al.

In 1996, Nancy Houseman and her husband Aaron Houseman (together the ―Housemans‖) formed Med-Legal, Inc.,2 which they sold to Universata, Inc. (―Universata,‖ or the ―Company‖) in 2006 for a seven-year stream of payments totaling approximately $9 million.3 In 2009, after the Company had difficulty making their payments, the Housemans and Uni... More...

$0 (11-20-2015 - DE)

Palisades Collection, LLC, et al. v. Unifund CCR Partners, et al.

The Palisades Parties and the Unifund Parties had a long-standing, continuous and ongoing relationship. Pursuant to a Master Servicing Agreement, executed on May 28, 2003 (as amended and restated, the “MSA”), the Palisades Parties purchased certain portfolios of uncollected consumer debt, retained Unifund to service the portfolios for a Base Fee, and the parties shared the... More...

$0 (11-03-2015 - DE)

Summers, et al. v. Walnut Ridge Community Association, Inc.

Unless otherwise indicated, the following facts are not in dispute. Walnut Ridge is a subdivision consisting of 18 single-family homes serviced by a private road (the “Private Road”). The subdivision originated in 1955, when Daniel B. Friel and his wife, Helen J. Friel, subdivided their land into 18 lots and sold the lots for the purposes of residential development. Acco... More...

$0 (11-03-2015 - DE)

Revolution Retail Systems, LLC v. Sentinel Technologies, Inc.

In 2011, Vector proposed a term sheet to acquire Tidel and its subsidiary, Revolution. Tidel‟s majority stockholder, however, had high expectations for Revolution‟s business prospects, and Tidel‟s Board rejected Vector‟s offer. Vector later offered to acquire only Tidel, which Tidel accepted. Tidel and Revolution formally were separated into two indep... More...

$0 (11-01-2015 - DE)

Doberstein v. G-P Industries, Inc.

Plaintiff, Anne L. Doberstein, is an individual who primarily works and resides in Switzerland. Doberstein also owns a residence located at 103 East Pembrey Drive in Wilmington, Delaware. In October 2012, Doberstein entered into a contract with G-P (the “Agreement”), under which G-P agreed to serve as the general contractor on a significant home renovation project at Dober... More...

$0 (11-01-2015 - DE)

In re Genelux Corporation

Plaintiff Genelux Corporation (the ―Company‖) is a privately held, clinical stage biopharmaceutical company incorporated in Delaware and headquartered in San Diego, California, with additional operations in Germany. Intervenor, Dr. Aladar Szalay, along with Dr. Douglas Will and Dr. John Thomas (together, the ―Founders‖), founded Genelux around 2001. In... More...

$0 (10-22-2015 - DE)

State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Co. v. Kelty

Because the facts are not in dispute and have been discussed in previous opinions by this Court4 and the Superior Court,5 we need not recite them in detail. On August 3, 2008, Kelty was helping his mother-in-law, Shirley Lovegrove, and her husband, John Lovegrove, trim tree branches on their property. Before Kelty, who was standing in the tree, cleared a branch, he would fast... More...

$0 (10-20-2015 - DE)

Quadrant Structured Products Company, Ltd. v. Vertin, et al.

A five-day trial took place on June 22-25 and 30, 2015. The parties submitted over 900 exhibits, called six fact witnesses and five expert witnesses, and lodged twenty-three depositions. The following facts were proven by a preponderance of the evidence. Quadrant principally challenged Athilon’s payments of allegedly excessive service and licensing fees to an affiliate of Merced, ... More...

$0 (10-20-2015 - DE)

Intrepid Investments, LLC v. Selling Source, LLC

In August 2010, Defendant Selling Source, LLC (“Selling Source”) acquired assets (the “Acquired Businesses”) from Plaintiff Intrepid Investments, LLC (“Intrepid”).1 The Transaction and Purchase Agreement (the “Purchase Affiliates of both Intrepid and Selling Source were involved. The role of the affiliates is immaterial to the current dispute. The other selling enti... More...

$0 (10-20-2015 - DE)

In re TIBCO Software Inc. Stockholders Litigation

This decision is round two of an action in which a stockholder of TIBCO Software Inc. challenges the per-share consideration that a private equity fund (“Vista”) agreed to pay to acquire TIBCO in a merger that closed on December 5, 2014. The merger agreement provided for stockholders to receive $24 per share. Based on the number of fully diluted shares of TIBCO outstandin... More...

$0 (10-20-2015 - DE)

Microsoft Corporation v. Patent Revue Partners, et al.

Plaintiff, Microsoft Corporation (“Microsoft”), is a Washington corporation with its principal place of business at One Microsoft Way, Redmond, Washington. Microsoft continuously has owned Series F Preferred Stock in Nominal Defendant Vadem Ltd. since 1999. Nominal Defendant Vadem, Ltd. (“Vadem,” “Vadem BVI,” or the “Company”) is a privately held international... More...

$0 (10-18-2015 - DE)

Hartley v. Consolidated Glass Holdings, Inc

To understand the arguments that have been raised in this case, it is easier first to describe what HFA is not, rather than what it is. HFA is not a recorded subdivision in Sussex County. There is no plot plan, recorded or otherwise, showing the numbered lots within HFA. Instead, HFA consists of several parcels of land along a private road near Bridgeville.1 These parcels w... More...

$0 (10-04-2015 - DE)

Garnet O'Marrow and Clarence Gardner v. Dean P. Roles, Jr., d/b/a D&M Training

To understand the arguments that have been raised in this case, it is easier first to describe what HFA is not, rather than what it is. HFA is not a recorded subdivision in Sussex County. There is no plot plan, recorded or otherwise, showing the numbered lots within HFA. Instead, HFA consists of several parcels of land along a private road near Bridgeville.1 These parcels w... More...

$0 (10-04-2015 - DE)

Eitan Konstantino v. AngioScore, Inc., et al.

Plaintiff Dr. Eitan Konstantino was one of the founders of Angioscore. Konstantino served as an officer of AngioScore from its formation in 2003 until March 31, 2007, and as a director of AngioScore from 2003 until February 5, 2010. AngioScore is a Delaware corporation. It develops, manufactures, and markets the AngioSculpt Scoring Balloon Catheter (“AngioSculpt”) for bo... More...

$0 (10-04-2015 - DE)

In re: ICL HOLDING COMPANY, INC., et al.

At the start of 2012, LifeCare Holdings, Inc. (“LifeCare”),1 once a leading operator of long-term acute care hospitals, was struggling financially. Management blamed its condition on Hurricane Katrina’s destruction of three of the company’s facilities and growth-stunting federal regulations that followed the 2005 natural disaster. Because of the weight of its debt load ($484 million, of ... More...

$0 (09-27-2015 - DE)

Deutsche Bank National Trust Company v. Helene Hines, Jeffrey Hines, and George Edward Kennedy

The background of this case is lengthy and somewhat complicated. On June 7, 2004, Defendant Helene Hines conveyed real property located at 302 S. Ocean Drive, South Bethany, Delaware (hereinafter “the Property”), to Villa Oceana, LLC.4 Thereafter, by deed dated February 25, 2005, Villa Oceana, LLC conveyed the Property to Defendants Jeffrey Hines and Helene Hines as tena... More...

$0 (09-18-2015 - DE)