Jun. 2024 – Following a bench trial, Mitchell Litigation obtained judgment for a medical equipment supplier exceeding one million dollars against an individual purporting to do business in Georgia and a California lawyer that utilized his trust account to finance the operation. The Georgia company was liable for breach of contract, and the attorney was liable for breach of implied contract for failing to meet his fiduciary obligations to account for funds held in his trust account.

Mar. 2023 – Mitchell Litigation helped a local financial institution resolve a class action involving claims under Article 9 of the Indiana Commercial Code. The plaintiff, a class of individuals who had defaulted and had their vehicles repossessed, asserted claims for violations of Indiana consumer protection laws

for required notices of default, repossession, and sale of motor vehicles.

Mar. 2023 – Mitchell Litigation assisted a Michigan automotive supplier in the successful resolution of a multi-million-dollar dispute. After moving for preliminary injunction, the parties were able to reach a

resolution, preserve a key customer relationship, and continue production.

Jan. 2022 – Mitchell Litigation represented a group of parents in Northeast Indiana who successfully defended efforts by a local school district and health agencies to dismiss their legal challenge to COVID-19 restrictions in schools. The case involved novel Indiana constitutional claims related to the COVID-19

pandemic.

Apr. 2020 – Mitchell Litigation helped an Indiana credit union successfully resolve hard-fought class action litigation with claims for alleged damages under the Indiana Commercial Code related to vehicle

repossessions. After extensive discovery and motion practices, the defendant settled the case on favorable terms, without payment of damages to the 10,000-member class.

Jun. 2019 – A luxury powerboat manufacturer successfully defeated breach of contract and breach of warranty claims brought by an overseas purchaser. The District Court entered a judgment for the defense following trial. The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit affirmed the ruling on appeal, saving the client over a million dollars in potential damages.

Mar. 2019 – A Nevada trust obtained a judgment in excess of $13 Million against a former Trustee who had authorized millions of dollars of loans to improve a local entertainment facility without providing

any adequate security to protect the Trust’s financial investment and position. The Court awarded treble damages and attorney’s fees under the Indiana Crime Victim’s Relief Act.

Jun. 2018 – A wireless telephone retailer defeated claims for over $20 Million in alleged unpaid referral fees stemming from a former business relationship. After years of contentious litigation, the matter proceeded to trial in the District Court, where a complete defense judgment was entered in the retailer’s favor. The U.S. Court of Appeals for the 7th Circuit affirmed the decision on appeal.

July 2017 – A national bank resolved contentious litigation involving claims for negligence and breach of fiduciary duty on favorable terms. The bondholders had asserted claims for millions of dollars in damages against the bank related to its alleged violations of a municipal bond indenture and related to the appointment of a receiver over a local housing complex.

Apr. 2017 – An Indiana school system obtained two dismissals of a request for injunctive relief that would have barred more than $80 million in bond financing earmarked for districtwide improvements. After obtaining a dismissal in the trial court, Kevin successfully obtained a rare dismissal in the Court of Appeals, ensuring that the school district could proceed with its financing without extensive litigation delays.

July 2015 – A national telecommunications company obtained summary judgment in a breach of lease case. The plaintiff had alleged that the company breached a triple-net lease on a 160,000-square foot building it had occupied for more than 20 years.

March 2013 – An equipment dealer was sued after acquiring substantially all of a seller’s assets. The seller’s former employee filed discrimination claims against the equipment dealer under a successor liability theory. The matter was tried before the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Indiana. The jury entered a verdict in the equipment dealer’s favor, denying the employee’s successor liability claim in its entirety.

December 2011 – The landlord filed suit against a national restaurant chain for breach of lease and failure to maintain the premises over a 20-year period. Following trial, the court entered judgment for the landlord for the full amount of its damages in addition to attorneys’ fees.