Obtained summary judgment in numerous insurance coverage and extra contractual cases in multiple jurisdictions. Several of these summary judgements led to appellate decisions which have become the leading decision for carriers in bad faith cases.

Obtained a $5 million default judgment in bad faith matter because of opposing party’s electronic discovery abuse.

Defeated multiple motions to dismiss carrier declaratory actions in response to insured’s claim that Federal Court should not exercise its discretionary jurisdiction.

Obtained a jury verdict in an insurance fraud and bad faith insurance matter in Los Angeles, California resulting in a $2 million judgment against the policyholder.

After obtaining summary judgment, obtained a nearly $500,000 recovery for vexatious litigation in a coverage and extra contractual damage matter.

Successfully obtained summary judgment in over 20 arson and fraud matters, all involving claims for bad faith and punitive damages.

Obtained first ever and highest fine ever imposed against a fraudulent medical clinic under Certificate of Need laws and regulations on behalf of insurance company.

Obtained a modest settlement (well below cost of defense) in a consumer bad faith class action matter involving computer software and over $100 million in claimed damages.

Advised and assisted clients in start-up of Special Investigative Units.

Successfully referred and presented suspected insurance fraud matters to the Department of Insurance for prosecution.

Successfully lead investigation of over 50 suspected arson and fraudulent insurance and worker’s compensation claims.

Trained insurance and law enforcement officers on how to fight fraud and avoid extra contractual damages.

Trained numerous insurance professionals and provided advice about resolving water intrusion and mold claims in the wake of the Melinda Ballard verdict.

Helped several self-insured companies obtain their first ever decision upholding denial of fraudulent workers’ compensation claims.

Obtained numerous summary judgment decisions regarding property insurance and commercial general liability coverage issues.

Twice obtained dismissal of consumer class action suits involving sprinkler retro fit for manufactured homes, with exposure of over $400 million before Plaintiff was allowed to proceed with class discovery.

Over seven years of litigation in California federal court, defeated four separate motions to certify a class action involving a construction product and consumer class action claims under California’s UCL with alleged exposure of more than $2 billion. During the case, FBT successfully excluded Plaintiff’s mold expert during the certification phase, won a sua sponte motion under CAFA to remand the matter under the local controversy exception, and eventually obtained a judgment on the pleadings in favor of defendants.

Effectively managed cases involving more than 2 million electronic images.

Has successfully removed complex cases to federal court under the Class Action Fairness Act (CAFA”).

After winning a complex motion to remand under a CAFA removal and filing a strong motion to dismiss, obtained settlement in putative consumer / legal negligence class action for an amount substantially below cost of defense.

After strong motion to dismiss, and before class certification discovery, obtained settlement in Connecticut putative consumer class action involving service warranties for an amount substantially below the cost of defense.

Obtained a dismissal of an alleged consumer fraud / Lanham Act matter in Knoxville, Tennessee.

Obtained directed verdict in a $75 million mold case, and successfully argued the matter on appeal to the Ohio Supreme Court.