Oregon Appellate Court Disallows Discounts for Lack of Control and Lack of Marketability

by Royer Advisors | Dec 11, 2024 | Court Rulings

Dipak Patel, Plaintiff-Appellant v. Siddhi Hospitality, LLC, et al. Plaintiff, Dipak Patel, was a 25% owner in defendants’ two entities, franchised hotels. Believing that his fellow LLC members were not treating him fairly, the plaintiff filed suit against the...

New Benefits Study: How to Fill Risky Gaps in Coverage, Knowledge

by Royer Advisors | Dec 11, 2024 | Business Plans

Employers and employees may not see eye-to-eye on many topics, including the adequacy of their paychecks. When it comes to wages and salaries, the amounts are relatively cut-and-dried. However, the value of contingent compensation elements — such as health benefits —...

Plaintiff Fails to Convince the Court That Physical Loss or Physical Damage Has Occurred; Virus Clause Applies and Defendant’s Motion to Dismiss Is Granted

by Royer Advisors | Dec 11, 2024 | Court Rulings, Valuations

Family Tacos, LLC v. Auto Owners Ins. Co. Summary In this business interruption case resulting from mandatory shutdowns to control COVID-19, the court grants a motion to dismiss the plaintiff’s claims. Plaintiff operates two restaurants in Ohio, which has incurred...

Turn Customer Complaints Into Value-Building Opportunities

by Royer Advisors | Dec 11, 2024 | Business Plans

Have your customers been complaining about such issues as service disruptions, back-ordered products, unreturned phone calls, curtailed business hours, and unexpected price increases? Thanks to labor shortages, rising costs, and supply chain disruptions for many...

Court Grants Insurance Company’s Motion to Dismiss Plaintiff’s Complaint That It Suffered Covered Loss of Income Due to COVID-19 Restrictions

by Royer Advisors | Dec 11, 2024 | Court Rulings

Equity Planning Corp. v. Westfield Ins. Co. Case Digest  COVID-19-related damages cases are making their way through state and federal courts. Plaintiffs typically are businesses that have suffered economic losses because of various mandatory shutdowns. They file...