Wargo & French has been entrusted by some of the nation’s most successful companies to handle their complex litigation matters. The firm’s attorneys routinely handle matters in state and federal trial and appellate courts across the country. In the last twelve months alone, the firm’s litigation group has actively litigated matters in the following states: Alabama, Arizona, California, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Missouri, Nebraska, New York, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, West Virginia and Wisconsin. Representative matters include:

• Represented financial institution in three related cases pending in federal court in New York, state court in California and federal court in Georgia concerning allegations of fraud, usury and breach of contract. Obtained summary judgment in favor of client and defeated cross-motion for summary judgment filed against client based on fraud, usury and breach of contract in federal court proceedings in Georgia. The United States Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit affirmed the decision against the plaintiff in favor of our client.
  
  
• Represented international food conglomerate in litigation in Florida and New York state courts. Obtained one of the largest non-party sanctions awards in New York history against officers of the defendant.
  
  
• Represented financial institution in litigation pending in state court in New York based on claims of libel, libel per se, interference with prospective business relations, interference with economic relations against Internet user and Internet Service Provider to obtain information concerning the Internet user’s identity. Handled similar matters pending in state court in Georgia concerning Internet message board postings to identify former employees and others engaged in misconduct.
  
  
• Defended a multinational office equipment and supply manufacturer in litigation brought by the manufacturer's utility supplier seeking over $1.5 million in damages in dispute over provision of natural gas.  Obtained summary judgment in favor of manufacturer in the United States District Court for the Northern District of Georgia, which was affirmed by the Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals. 
  
  
• Obtained temporary restraining order in breach of real estate contract dispute in federal court in Georgia to prevent improper transfer of property by opposing party and obtained immediate Rule 30(b)(6) deposition of opposing party.
  
  
• Successfully represented an international chemical manufacturer in multimillion dollar trade secret and FIFRA litigation concurrently pending in multiple jurisdictions. Acted as main counsel in Georgia federal litigation and assisted in coordination of actions in multiple jurisdictions.
  
  
• Represented former shareholders of closely-held healthcare company against acquiring public company concerning allegations of fraud and breach of contract in defendant’s failure to make good on pledge to develop ambulatory surgical centers across the country.
  
  
• Obtained judgment as a matter of law on Lanham Act and false advertising claims brought against a national publishing company during a jury trial in the United States District Court for the Southern District of Florida.
  
  
• Represented foreign chemical company in action against major domestic chemical company involving claims of fraud, breach of contract, trade secrets misappropriation and unfair competition. Defeated comprehensive motion to dismiss and effort to stay discovery. Obtained a favorable settlement for the client.
  
  
• Represented a Fortune 50 company in connection with claims for computer theft and unfair competition arising from misuse of the Internet. Obtained a permanent injunction and a judgment against the defendant.
  
  
• Served as national coordinating litigation counsel for a major carpet manufacturer in connection with its withdrawal from over 100 commercial leases across the country.
  
  Defended clients in a variety of class action cases, including matters involving securities, insurance, consumer protection, fraud, RICO, Fair Labor Standards Act, Telephone Consumer Protection Act, Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, Truth in Lending Act, toxic tort, environmental, products liability and breach of contract. Defeated fifteen consecutive class actions either on dispositive motions or on motions for class certification.