SarahFedner

Represented the special committee of one of the oldest and largest banks in the United States in conducting an internal investigation in response to shareholders' demand letters.

Defended the directors and officers of a pre-IPO technology startup company in a shareholders class action alleging fraud in violation of various state and federal securities law provisions.

Represented a United States-based bank and its affiliates in conducting an internal investigation into whistleblower allegations.

Defended the former controller of an international rental company in a federal securities class action alleging fraud, as well as a related federal government investigation. The federal appellate court upheld the trial court's decision to dismiss the securities class action against the client.

Defended a Global Fortune 500 insurance company against RICO claims filed in federal court.

Represented the founder of a leading sports technology company in an action for breach of fiduciary duty, civil conspiracy and fraud against the corporation's board members.

Defended employees of a physical therapy company in a federal government investigation alleging violations of the False Claims Act. Charges were not brought against the employees.

Defended a multinational investment bank and financial services company in two actions alleging fraud and other business torts arising out of a loan agreement. The case was favorably resolved.

Represented a construction company in an international arbitration arising under a stock purchase agreement. The arbitral panel ruled in favor of the client, including by awarding attorneys' fees.

Defended a large biotechnology corporation in various international products liability and tort proceedings.

Defended an international car rental company in three separate state court actions alleging, among other things, breach of contract, fraud, negligence, reckless endangerment, and false advertising.

Defended a multinational department store in a state court action alleging product defects and false advertising.

Defended water and process services company in a state court product liability and property damage action.

Defended a business owner and his businesses against claims for business torts and breach of contract. The state trial court granted defendants' motion dismiss all claims, except for one, and the case was ultimately resolved on favorable terms.

Represented a beauty and wellness technology company in a state court action for defamation, trade secret misappropriation and tortious interference.

Represented condominium owner in an action to enforce rights under the bylaws.

Defended a New York City condominium board in an action by a unit owner for injunctive relief, breaches of fiduciary duty and discrimination.

Represented cooperative shareholder plaintiffs in an action to enforce their rights under the proprietary lease and offering plan. The state trial court granted plaintiffs' motion for summary judgment and the appellate court upheld the decision. Plaintiffs also successfully moved for attorneys' fees.