Name: Daily Aljian LLP
Address: 100 Bayview Circle, Suite 5500, Newport Beach, CA, 92660
Telephone: (949) 861-2524

Notable Cases

Employment Litigation - Single Plaintiff

Francesca Tucker-Schuyler v. City of Montebello (Superior Court of California, Los Angeles County) (2022): Representing the former City Manager against the City of Montebello alleging whistleblower retaliation and discrimination. After two years of litigation and on the eve of trial, and after taking the deposition of multiple City Council members and the City Attorney, the Firm moved for evidentiary sanctions and $100,000 in monetary sanctions for discovery violations by the City. Shortly thereafter, and before the hearing on the discovery motion, the case settled for $2,850,000, which was over 12 times the client’s annual salary. Separately, Plaintiff recovered her full severance, equal to 18-month’s salary.

Carter Paysinger v. Beverly Hills Unified School District, et al. (United States District Court, Central District of California) (2015) Representing the high school principal alleging retaliation, discrimination, and civil rights violations against Beverly Hills Unified School District, its Board, and a governing board member. Settled for $685,000.

Newton Solutions, LLC vs. Stephen Scott Brown, Case No. 23STRO07780 (2023-2024): Representing the Petitioner Newton Solutions in action for contempt of Workplace Violence Restraining Orders by Respondent Brown. After a five-day bench trial, the Court found Respondent guilty of contempt, sentencing him to 180 hours of community service. Thereafter, the Court granted the client’s motion for attorneys' fees, costs, and expenses.

Superior Paving Company, Inc. v. SimonCRE, et al. (2024): Representing Plaintiff contractor against Owner and General Contractor in collection and mechanic’s lien action seeking to recover $152,363 for services rendered. Resolved case for entire balance due.

Advantage Grading & Engineering, Inc. v. Superior Paving Company, Inc. (2024): Representing Defendant contractor in action filed by subcontractor, alleging breach of contract. Defendant filed cross-complaint for fraud. Negotiated a resolution of the case for no consideration to Plaintiff other than a release of claims.

Superior Paving Company, Inc. v. Uka Big Saver Foods, Inc. (2022): Representing Plaintiff paving contractor against property owner and property manager seeking recovery of a $39,305 contract balance. Defendant filed a cross-complaint seeking $1,000,000. On the eve of trial, negotiated a settlement recovering over twice the balance due and dismissal the cross-complaint with prejudice.

Superior Paving Company, Inc. v. HK Contractors (2021): Representing Plaintiff paving subcontractor in action for breach of contract, fraud, and conversion against general contractor, owner of general contractor, and alter egos seeking recovery of approximately $46,000. The Court entered judgement against defendant and alter egos on all claims for approximately $84,000, inclusive of attorneys’ fees, costs, and expenses.

Confidential Settlement (2018): Representing high profile attorney homeowner who purchased a newly constructed home from defendant. During a rainstorm shortly after the purchase of the home, the basement flooded. Plaintiff alleged a defect in construction of basement of the home by the defendant, causing the flood damage. Settled the matter for five times Plaintiff's original demand, including all attorneys’ fees, costs, and expenses incurred.

Superior Paving Company, Inc. v. Bear Valley 2005, LLC, et al. (Superior Court of California, Imperial County) (2019): Representing paving contractor against commercial property owner and related entities to collect for services rendered. Defendants filed cross-complaint, alleging work was performed negligently. Settled the matter on the eve of trial for three times the contract balance.

Majority Strategies, LLC v. Cole Harris, et al. (2019): Representing Mr. Harris, a 2019 candidate for Lt. Governor for State of California, his campaign, and his wife in an action filed a campaign vendor seeking to collect an alleged balance due of $420,000. Defendants filed a cross-complaint alleging fraud, among other claims. After extensive litigation, Plaintiff dismissed the lawsuit with prejudice for no consideration.

Dana Technologies I, Inc. v. BioEnergy Hawaii, LLC (2013): Representing defendant in action by a former contractor suing for breach of a consulting agreement. Negotiated a settlement resolving the entire action for less than 4% of damages claimed.

BioEnergy Hawaii, LLC v. adaptiveArc, Inc. (2013): Representing developer of waste conversion facilities in the State of Hawaii against a manufacturer of a system designed to be used in the processing of solid waste to electronical energy. Client sued for breach of four agreements governing design and development of the technology. On the eve of trial and following mediation, successfully negotiated a settlement resolving all claims. Settlement included a stipulated judgment filed with the Court in favor of client.

H.F. v. Garcia, et al. (2023): Representing Defendant and religious leader in action alleging claims for sexual battery. After taking Plaintiff's deposition, Plaintiff dismissed her claims for no consideration.

Julia Brooks Legacy Trust, dated December 22, 2014: Representing Co-Trustees of Defendant trust in an action filed by the trust beneficiaries alleging elder abuse, among other claims. After discovery commenced, the trustees hired Mr. Aljian. After taking the depositions of the two beneficiaries and one percipient witness, Petitioners immediately dismissed the action and released all claims.

In re Richard O. Leverson (2014): Representing a trust in defense of a petition to invalidate the trust and to remove trustee. After a one-week trial, Mr. Aljian obtained a complete defense verdict.