The Firm, led by Richard Dongell and Josh Levine, represented a major Southern California manufacturer in a case arising from negligent advice given to it by its customs broker and customs attorney, which led to the manufacturer being assessed a seven-figure amount in fines and penalties.

The Firm filed a complaint against the defendants under the theory that they were responsible for these assessments as the manufacturer had relied upon their advice.  The defendants initially declined to make a serious settlement offer.  However, after we uncovered crucial documents during discovery, and successfully defeated the defendants’ motion for summary judgment, the defendants entered into settlements with the manufacturer for a total amount in excess of the assessed fees and penalties.