Recent Cases

Edwards Lifesciences v. Corevalve

Mr. Altstadt provide consulting services to the defendant in this patent infringement matter. Services included complete evaluation of discovery provided by plaintiff and preliminary evalution of damage claims by plaintiff.

Kold 'N Hostile v. Lightstorm Entertainment

Mr. Altstadt provide consulting services to the plaintiff in a misappropriation of trade secrets matter. Services included evalution of damage claims by plaintiff related to the development of photographic systems for the film "Avatar".

Mullahey Chevrolet v. General Motors Corporation

Mr. Altstadt testified on behalf of the claimant in a AAA Arbitration in a franchise reinstatement matter involving the Chevrolet dealership in Fullerton, California. Services included analysis of the finances and operations of the dealership under criteria established by Congress.

William L. Morris Chevrolet v. General Motors Corporation

Mr. Altstadt testified on behalf of the claimant in a AAA Arbitration in a franchise reinstatement matter involving the Chevrolet dealership in Simi Valley, California. Services included analysis of the finances and operations of the dealership under criteria established by Congress.

Hardin Automotive v. General Motors Corporation

Mr. Altstadt prepared a written expert report on behalf of the claimant in a AAA Arbitration in a franchise reinstatemet matter involving the Buick-Pontic-GMC dealership in Ahaheim, California. Services included analysis of the finances and operatons of the dealership under criteria established by Congress.

William Hunt v. Gene Stalians

Mr. Altstadt testified on behalf of the defendant in Superior Court (Rancho Cucamonga) in a breach of contract matter involving the sale of a public transportation business. Services included critiquing the damage claims of the plaintiff and assessing business operations.

Nevada Atlantic Corporation v. WREC Lido Venture

Mr. Altstadt consulted in a breach of written lease agreement matter on behalf of the defendant in a Superior Court (Santa Ana). Services included analyzing the operations of a restaurant and opining on causation and damages issues.

Powerhouse Motorsports v. Yamaha Motor Corporation

Mr. Altstadt testified on behalf of the defendant in Superior Court (San Luis Obispo County) in a business interference matter involving the Yamaha franchise in Paso Robles, California. Services included assessing the lease and sales markets for the franchisee's underlying real property.

Todd Construction Services v. Bake R Us

Mr. Altstadt provided an expert deposition in a breach of contract matter on behalf of the defendant in a Superior Court (Los Angeles) action. Services included analyzing plaintiff's claims of lost profits due to construction defects.

Armen Melkonians v. Porsche Financial Services

Mr. Altstadt consulted in a case of alleged business interference for the defendant in a Superior Court (Los Angeles) action. Services included assessing damage claims, analyzing accounting costs and evaluating sales markets for the proposed construction of a $5 million home in Bel Air, CA.

In Re: Hardin Automotive

Mr. Altstadt provided a valuation of the Honda, Buick and GMC franchises in Anaheim, CA for estate tax purposes. A written report was published.

Mills v. Reeves

Mr. Altstadt consulted in a breach of contract matter for the defendant in a Superior Court (Santa Ana) action. Services included assessing damage claims, performing a complete cost accounting and evaluating sales markets and the ultimate sales price for construction of a $8 million Spec home in Shady Canyon, CA.