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Michael Ahan v. Gardner Carton & Douglas
Date: 08-17-2004
Case Number: Unknown
Judge: Unknown
Court: Circuit Court, Prince George's County, Maryland
Plaintiff's Attorney:
Creighton R. Magid of Dorsey & Whitney, Washington, D.C.
Defendant's Attorney:
Piper Rudnick
Michael Ahan, a shareholder in Final Analysis Inc., which owned the majority of voting stock of another company, Final Analysis Communications Services. He claimed that the companies hired Chicago law firm Gardner Carton & Douglas to act as outside general counsel. He claimed that Gardner Carton & Douglas drafted bylaws and contracts that left him disenfranchised and were designed to give his partner, Nader Modanlo, to full control of the companies. After he was frozen out of the companies they went bankrupt. He filed suit based on legal malpractice, breach of fiduciary duty and tortious interference theories. He further claimed that Gardner Carton was obligated to represent the company as a whole.
Gardner Carton & Douglas denied wrongdoing.
About This Case
What was the outcome of Michael Ahan v. Gardner Carton & Douglas?
The outcome was: Plaintiff's verdict for $17.2 million.
Which court heard Michael Ahan v. Gardner Carton & Douglas?
This case was heard in Circuit Court, Prince George's County, Maryland, MD. The presiding judge was Unknown.
Who were the attorneys in Michael Ahan v. Gardner Carton & Douglas?
Plaintiff's attorney: Creighton R. Magid of Dorsey & Whitney, Washington, D.C.. Defendant's attorney: Piper Rudnick.
When was Michael Ahan v. Gardner Carton & Douglas decided?
This case was decided on August 17, 2004.