Accountant & Professional Liability
Attorneys
Synectic Ventures, et al. v. Craig Berkman, et al.
Several accounting firms provided services to Craig Berkman's investment funds. When investors sued Berkman alleging that he took fund money, the accountants were also sued. Plaintiffs alleged that the accountants aided Berkman in hiding his theft.
Robinson v. Regional Accounting Firm
Tonkon Torp defended a $9 million professional malpractice claim. Our client provided accounting and tax services to the plaintiff over a 15 year period. After terminating the engagement, the plaintiff alleged that a substantial sum was missing. Tonkon Torp won summary judgment in our client's favor establishing that the firm had in fact provided an adequate accounting for plaintiff's funds.
Dunstan v. Ernst & Young, LLP
We defended Ernst & Young in a negligent misrepresentation and securities case. Plaintiffs challenged the firm's audit work.
Graham v. Trullinger, et al.
We defended Deloitte & Touche LLP in a securities case. Plaintiffs' business, The Garden Grow Company, failed after acquisition of Deloitte's long-time client, the Chas. H. Lilly Co. (Lilly Miller). Plaintiffs challenged Deloitte's audit work.
City of West Linn v. Regional Accounting Firm
West Linn's finance director embezzled $1.4 million before her theft was discovered. We defended claims brought against the city's long-time outside auditor.
Board of Accountancy
We have defended accountants against complaints filed with the Oregon Board of Accountancy. These matters have included allegations of inadequate audit work, questioned tax advice, challenged billing practices and employee disputes.