Recent Cases
Timothy Thai v. Route 66 Motors, Inc.
Mr. Altstadt was the court appointed third-party forensic accountant in a Superior Court (Los Angeles) action. The specific findings of Mr. Altstadt related to the amount due a retiring 50% partner under the relevant agreement.
In Re: Hardin Auto Group
Mr. Altstadt performed a valuation of the Honda, Buick-GMC, Hyundai and Kia franchises in Anaheim, Garden Grove and Irvine, CA. along with four real estate corporations.
Manuel Sedano, Jr. v. City Chevrolet, Inc.
Mr. Altstadt provided an expert deposition in a breach of contract matter on behalf of the defendant in a Superior Court (San Diego) action. Services included a critique of plaintiff's claims to class action settlement payments received by defendant from Volkswagen.
Harbor Breeze, et al. v. Newport Landing Sportfishing, et al.
Mr. Altstadt testified in a Lanham Act case for the defendant in United States District Court in the Central District of California. Services included critique of the plaintiffs' damage claims under both lost profit and disgorgement theories.
Borjon Auto Center King City, Inc v. Sentry Select Insurance
Mr. Altstadt testified in a breach of contract matter on behalf of the defendant in a Superior Court (Monterey) action. Services included a a critique of damage claims related to the loss of a GM/Chrysler dealership in King City, California.
Anne Risk, Trustee v. John Cox
Mr. Altstadt provided an expert deposition on behalf of the defendant in a breach of fiduciary duty matter in Superior Court (Orange County).
In Re: Big Truck & Equipment Sales LLC
Mr. Altstadt performed a valuation of a used truck and equipment company in Fontana, CA
In Re: Burger Auto Group
Mr. Altstadt performed a valuation of the FCA franchises in La Mesa, CA. along with a related real estate entity.
Merardo Cruz v. Trans Ocean Carrier, Inc.
Mr. Altstadt consulted for the respondent in an independent contractor class action matter in a JAMS Arbitration. Services included evaluation of defendant's financial condition and presenting our findings at mediation.
Duker v. Allen
Mr. Altstadt consulted for the defendant in an equitable relief matter in Superior Court (Orange County). Services included evaluation of plaintiff's damages claims.
Acushnet Company v. Callaway Golf Company
Mr. Altstadt provided two expert reports and an expert deposition in a patent infringement matter on behalf of the defendant in a AAA arbitration action.
Brandon Drake v. Pirch, Inc.
Mr. Altstadt provided an expert deposition in a wrongful termination matter on behalf of the plaintiff in a JAMS arbitration action.
Eagle Grove, Inc. v. David Harake
Mr. Altstadt testified in a negligent misrepresentation matter on behalf of the defendant in a AAA arbitration action.
Brian Harkins v. Major League Baseball, et al.
Mr. Altstadt consulted for the defendant in a defamation matter in Superior Court (Orange County). Services included quantifying plaintiff's special damages claims.
Acrisure of California, LLC v. T London Insurance Services
Mr. Altstadt provided two expert reports and two expert depositions in a breach of contract matter on behalf of the defendant in United Stated District Court in the Central District of California.