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David Porter, et al., v. Robert Saar
Date: 03-09-1998
Case Number: Not Available
Judge: Ira Gammerman
Court: Supreme Court, New York County, New York
Plaintiff's Attorney: Glenn Greenwald.
Defendant's Attorney: Edward J. Boyle.
Description:
Libel and Slander - Breach of Contract and Fiduciary Duties - Defamation - This matter arose as a result of plaintiff's alleged efforts to reach an agreement with the Chemehuevi Indian Tribe ("the Tribal Council") for the development of a casino resort on their reservation, located in Lake Havasu, California. Also at issue is defendants' alleged interference with such relationship, breaches of contract and fiduciary duties, and defamation of plaintiffs. Upon these theories, plaintiffs seek to recover the lost value of their relationship with the Tribal Council, for which there was allegedly a market, and future profits of $10 to $50 milion that would have resulted from the operation of the resort.
Outcome:
Following a jury verdict, the plaintiff's were awarded the principal sum of $200,000.
Plaintiff's Experts:
None
Defendant's Experts:
None
Comments:
Decision was reversed by the Supreme Court, Appellate Division, First Department. See: 688 N.Y.S.2d 137 (A.D.1 Dept. 1999). Reported by EMDH.
About This Case
What was the outcome of David Porter, et al., v. Robert Saar?
The outcome was: Following a jury verdict, the plaintiff's were awarded the principal sum of $200,000.
Which court heard David Porter, et al., v. Robert Saar?
This case was heard in Supreme Court, New York County, New York, NY. The presiding judge was Ira Gammerman.
Who were the attorneys in David Porter, et al., v. Robert Saar?
Plaintiff's attorney: Glenn Greenwald.. Defendant's attorney: Edward J. Boyle..
When was David Porter, et al., v. Robert Saar decided?
This case was decided on March 9, 1998.