Securities, Business and Commercial Lawyers

Interesting Cases at Van Deusen & Wagner

Kreson v. Woodbury – Retired investor awarded full compensatory damages, punitive damages and fees by NASD Arbitration Panel. Affirmed by State Court.

Blasco v. American Skandia – Extended litigation against local investment advisors for sale of variable annuities for retirement accounts results in settlement for multiple clients.

Burke v. Money Concepts – 5 Million-Dollar class action settlement for 50 customers of financial advisor who bilked client accounts.

Morris v. GF Office Furniture Systems – 2 million dollars worth of medical expenses and severance pay recovered in class action for retired workers of closed Youngstown furniture manufacturing plant.

Dorlis Ray v. Plaza Mini Storage – Lorain County, Ohio jury awards $160,000 compensatory damages and $250,000 in punitive damages against owner of storage facility who removed client belongings without notice.

Ferrante v. Nationwide Insurance – $320,000 jury award to owners of pet store in a “bad faith” claim against their insurance company over non-payment of fire damage losses.

Griffin v. Mac Tools – First of multiple cases on behalf of mobile “Mac Tool” distributors results in $500,000 award including $250,000 in punitive damages. Jury award ultimately affirmed by Idaho Supreme Court.

Easton Telecom Services v. Corecomm Internet Group – Over 1 million dollar jury award against a national telecommunications firm tried in United States District Court.

Smith v. STRS – Recovered 5 million dollars in Cost of Living Adjustment (C.O.L.A.) benefits for class of former school teachers in extended litigation against the Ohio State Teachers Retirement System (STRS).

Cleveland Housing Renewal Project v. Wells Fargo – Housing Court judge halts bank’s sales of foreclosed homes.

Litigation, Appeal, Arbitration or Mediation

Attorneys Roger Van Deusen and Thomas Wagner each enjoys an excellent reputation as a successful litigator and appellate advocate
 as well as a qualified and experienced arbitrator. Mr. Wagner also serves as a mediator for FINRA.

The attorneys at Van Deusen & Wagner, LLC understand that each client is unique and we will craft a legal strategy to meet your individual needs. We offer a free initial consultation as well as a variety of payment options, including a competitive hourly rate or, if appropriate, a contingent fee arrangement.

For prompt, experienced, knowledgeable and reliable representation of your interests, contact us today.