Lawyers at DBMS successfully litigate a wide variety of civil cases and argue appeals in some of the most challenging jurisdictions in the country.
Commercial Litigation
Dominion Nutrition v. Defendant Corporation
Client:
Synopsis:Defendant Corporation
Outcome:Verdict for the Defense
J. Kent Mathewson represented the defendant against allegations of unfair competition in the food industry. The matter began as a jury trial before Judge Richard Posner, sitting by designation in the Northern District of Illinois. During the trial, because of perceived juror misconduct, the case was converted to a bench trial. At the conclusion of evidence and following closing arguments, Judge Posner ruled in favor of the defendant on all counts.