Fraud Law Alert

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Business Fraud

The Curious Case of Constructive Fraud

The Curious Case of Constructive Fraud

We’ve blogged before about three common types of fraud (1) deceit/affirmative misrepresentation, (2) concealment/nondisclosure, and (3) false promise/promissory fraud.  These common types of fraud usually require that the alleged victim prove intent to deceive or a reckless disregard for the truth.  But another type of “fraud” also exists that doesn’t require proof of fraudulent intent at all. It’s technically one way a fiduciary duty can be breached that’s treated like fraud–hence the name, constructive fraud.

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For more than 30 years, David G. Hagopian has successfully litigated for, as well as counseled and advised, employers and businesses throughout California. Hagopian defends employers in putative class, collective and representative (PAGA) actions alleging wage and hour violations, as well as in single and multiple plaintiff matters alleging wage and hour violations, wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, retaliation, failure to accommodate, failure to engage in the interactive process, breach, defamation, and related employment torts. He also advises employers to comply with employment laws, regulations, and ordinances, audits wage and hour practices, prepares and revises employment handbooks, and recommends best employment practices.

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Jeffrey L. Sikkema has been handling general business litigation for over 35 years, representing clients in trials and litigation in federal and state courts throughout the country. He has represented major corporations and companies in virtually every sector of the economy, including financial services, technology and retail, in a wide variety of high stakes business lawsuits and disputes.

His broad range of business litigation experience includes privacy law, Bus. & Prof. Code §17200, PAGA, business torts and fraud, breach of contract, unfair competition, trade secrets, investment litigation, failed business deals, and other areas, as well as defending against consumer class actions.

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