Michael T. Boardman

Michael focuses on commercial and consumer litigation at the trial and appellate levels across an array of issues ranging from general commercial disputes over contracts, business torts, franchise law, intellectual property, antitrust, RICO, product liability, insurance coverage and unfair competition. Michael also has substantial experience representing clients in investigations and claims brought by government entities, including the United States Department of Justice, California Attorney General, Securities and Exchange Commission, California Insurance Department and others.

Michael has handled the following representative matters:

• Defended international electronics manufacturer against class claims of false advertising and breach of warranty.
• Defended large retailer in lengthy consumer protection action brought by California Attorney General.
• Obtained nearly USD 20 million judgment, including punitive damages, against insurer for breach of representations and warranties insurance policy and bad faith after multi-week jury trial.
• Obtained fraud verdict and punitive damages award against seller of distressed real property after multi-week bench trial.
• Obtained dismissal on demurrer for physician group and its owner in action brought by the California Department of Insurance alleging fraudulent billing practices.
• Obtained dismissal of unfair competition claims against Portuguese chemical company on motion to dismiss.
• Obtained summary judgment for Chinese railcar manufacturer in commercial dispute.
• Obtained patent infringement verdict after a jury trial against large electronic retailer.
• Successfully moved to dismiss client from RICO action alleging misconduct with respect to the assets of entertainment mogul’s estate.
• Represented international consulting firm in multiple contract disputes.
• Represented various franchisors in litigation and disputes with franchisees, including successfully moving to dismiss claims by franchisee organization.
• Represented large hospital chain and physician group in litigation brought by the US Department of Justice alleging violations of the Anti-Kickback Statute and Stark law in connection with the acquisition of a medical practice.

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Michael is a board member of Grand Performances, a non-profit providing free summer concerts at California Plaza in downtown Los Angeles, and a partner of Social Justice Partners LA.