Newal Squyres

Client Results

• Defeated motion for class certification by putative class of 850 former employees of call center terminated after close of ACA open enrollment period.

• Obtained Motion to Dismiss Federal and State Securities Law and Consumer Protection Act claims brought by 26 investors alleging damages between $5 and $10 million against national real estate development company.

• Defeated Motion for TRO/Preliminary Injunction involving misappropriation of trade secrets and breach of contract claims among members of an LLC involving a biodiesel plant and agri-business products; thereafter resolving cases in Idaho and California to achieve the client’s business objectives after filing a dispositive motion before discovery.

• Led the team and argued the motion for summary judgment resulting in dismissal of FCA claims exceeding $8 billion on behalf of Fortune 100 defense contracting firm.

• Co-lead counsel in three-month court trial in Idaho federal court (brought in to defend the case nine months before trial) involving government contract for nuclear waste cleanup.

• Represented the Idaho Department of Insurance for over 10 years in the liquidation of a domestic insurer, involved gathering/selling assets, disposition of 200+ creditor claims, six-day court trial, contested evidentiary hearings; and a summary judgment victory defeating over $12 million in claims.

• Obtained jury verdict for the wrongful death claim for the parents of 18-year-old son, obtaining $1.85 million (including punitive damages), one of the largest damage awards in Idaho involving a recently-emancipated and non-wage earning child.

• Settled False Claims Act, Qui Tam and unjust enrichment claims against major health care provider for mid-seven figures on the eve of trial.

• Served as lead counsel in multi-state, multi-venue litigation and arbitration between owners over control of two operating companies, involving breach of contract, fiduciary duty, fraud, resolving dispute for walkaway at pre-litigation offer of contract-based price.

• Obtained jury verdict in federal court on behalf of one of the nation’s largest financial institutions involving breach of contract, lender liability, and punitive damage claims by largest distributor of manufactured housing in Idaho.

• Obtained jury verdict in federal case brought by Canadian life insurance company against an agent for breach of fiduciary duty and professional negligence.

• Defended telecommunications company against breach of contract, fraud, and RICO claims arising out of fiber optic construction project, resolving case for less than cost of defense after discovery and before dispositive motions.

• Lead counsel in class action anti-trust case involving allegations of tying arrangements in real estate contracts, obtaining summary judgment before class certification.

• Defended major oil and gas refiner in toxic tort litigation brought by seriously injured plaintiff; resolved after mediation and shortly before trial for a fraction of the $15 to $20 million exposure. 

• Resolved FLSA collective action on behalf of 235 class members against national drug chain for mid six figures (before moving exclusively to the defense of such claims).