LOLG Successful at Trial in Breach of Contract Case

In Ruparell v. J.H. Cochrane Investments Inc. et al., Paul Fruitman and Vlad Calina won judgment for their client (the plaintiff) after an expedited trial. This was an action to enforce a ‘handshake deal’ to buy an auto dealership and the land on which it is located. The plaintiff sued to enforce his contract. Despite the Covid-19 pandemic, LOLG moved the breach to judgment in seven months. In that span, LOLG prepared detailed pleadings, exchanged comprehensive productions, conducted multiple discoveries, and had a comprehensive pre-trial. The entire proceeding was conducted virtually. In the result, the Court agreed with LOLG that there was a binding contract and awarded damages. The reasons for judgment can be found here: Ruparell v. J.H. Cochrane Investments Inc.