Represented a real estate development company, the owner and developer of a multifamily project, in a negligent construction and breach of contract action against a plumbing subcontractor. During original construction, the subcontractor failed to review updated plans and misplaced plumbing sleeves prior to concrete pours, and subsequently damaged more than 30 post-tension cables in the concrete podium slab deck, compromising the structural stability of the podium. The subcontractor denied liability, claiming it never received updated plans and alleging a prior general contractor directed the damaging repairs. After replacing prior counsel, Munsch Hardt undertook an accelerated investigation and discovery effort, identified and contacted key witnesses, and exposed critical flaws in the defendant's defense through deposition testimony that definitively contradicted the subcontractor's account of the facts. Because the defendant was largely a defunct entity, also pursued the defendant's insurance carriers through multiple demands, coverage analysis, and sustained communications regarding applicable coverage. Within five months of assuming the representation, achieved a favorable settlement of $2.9 MM.

Represented a subsidiary of a leading Hispanic-focused grocery group in an arbitration brought by a former distributor who claimed to hold a five-year exclusive distribution agreement for the supply of all spices to the client. The claimant alleged breach of the agreement and sought more than $10 MM in damages. The client denied the breach and asserted counterclaims alleging the claimant failed to fulfill orders, provided contaminated product, and assigned the contract without proper consent. Prior to the final arbitration hearing, Munsch Hardt successfully obtained an order precluding the claimant from presenting any evidence of damages based on the claimant's documented refusal to participate meaningfully in the discovery process.

Represented a regional bank in a collection action seeking recovery of $12 MM from a borrower and its guarantor on a credit facility extended to a hospital. The defendants counterclaimed, asserting various lender liability theories. Successfully obtained the appointment of a receiver, and the defendants subsequently filed for bankruptcy. Prepared and filed a motion for summary judgment in the bankruptcy proceeding, which the court granted. Post-judgment, the matter settled for the full amount due under the notes and guaranties. 

Represented a major bank in initiating receivership action arising out of a $36 MM loan portfolio when borrower surrendered keys of four ongoing developments saddled with hundreds of lien claims and unpaid taxes to the lender and resolved lien claims and liquidated portfolio properties within 18 months.