Case
Minor Sexually Assaulted and Trafficked By Several Adult Men
2023
The client was sexually assaulted by several men when she was a minor and then trafficked to others . After Mr. Holtz filed a lawsuit, the matter was resolved.
Result
High Six-Figure Settlement for Client
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Woman Sexually Assaulted By Treating Physician
2023
The client was sexually assaulted by her doctor after the doctor had performed a procedure on the client. After Mr. Holtz sent a demand letter, the matter was settled in mediation.
Result
Mid Six-Figure Settlement for Client
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Case
Woman Sexually Assaulted By Senior Executive of Large Public Company
2022
The client was groped and propositioned by a top-level executive of a large multi-national company. After Mr. Holtz sent a demand letter, the matter was resolved in mediation.
Result
Multi Seven-Figure Settlement for Client
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Entertainment Executive Sued for Breach of Alleged Oral Contract
2022
The client was sued for allegedly failing to repay a loan that the client contended was an investment in an entertainment joint venture. Mr. Holtz secured the necessary evidence and testimony to file a summary judgment.
Result
Summary Judgment in Favor of the Client
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Case
Executive Wrongfully Terminated After Reporting Sexual Impropriety By Owner
2021
The client, a female executive for a very successful privately owned company, was terminated after reporting sexual impropriety by the owner. After Mr. Holtz sent a demand letter, the matter was resolved in mediation.
Result
Seven-Figure Settlement for Client
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Entertainment Executive Who Was Victim of Sexual Harassment and Assault
2020
The client, a female executive for a major studio and production company, was harassed and sexually assaulted by her male superiors. After Mr. Holtz sent a demand letter, the matter was resolved.
Result
Seven-Figure Settlement for Client
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Case
High-Profile Celebrity Sued Over Alleged Damages & Lost Profits
2018
The client, a high-profile celebrity, was being sued for over $10 million in alleged damages and lost profits. After Mr. Holtz made his opening statement and completed the first day of the evidentiary hearing, the claimant dropped the case.
Result
Resolution Facilitated for Less than 5% of Alleged Damages
Case
Removal of Hacked Private Celebrity Photos & Videos
2017
Multiple celebrity clients, including Tiger Woods and Lindsay Vonn, threatened immediate legal action after hacked private photos and videos surfaced on numerous websites across the internet.
Result
All Private Content Swiftly Removed
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Hollywood Production & Distribution Company v. Former Sales Executive
2016
The client, a well-known and highly successful Hollywood motion picture production and distribution company, faced a claim filed by a former sales executive who sought several million dollars in severance, lost income, emotional distress and punitive damages based on allegations of breach of contract, labor code violations and gender discrimination.
Result
Claim Defeated
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Camelot Pictures v. Hollywood Production & Distribution Company
2015
The client, a motion picture production company, filed a lawsuit for breach of contract and improper accounting against a well-known Hollywood production and distribution company and endured a two-week trial in Los Angeles Superior Court.
Result
Judgment Obtained
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World Renowned Movie Star v. Major Film Studio
2013 - 2014
The client, a world famous movie star and celebrity, filed a lawsuit for breach of contract and promissory estoppel against a major studio for failing to properly account for back-end participations on a successful motion picture.
Result
Large Seven Figure Settlement
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Panic Venture, Inc. , et al. v. Gold Circle Films
2013
Ancillary producers of “The Haunting in Connecticut” claimed they were entitled to a contractual sequel fee for the film “The Haunting in Connecticut 2: The Ghosts of Georgia.” Mr. Holtz prevailed in persuading an arbitrator (a well-respected retired Superior Court Judge) that the claimants were not entitled to a sequel fee because “The Haunting in Connecticut 2: The Ghosts of Georgia” was not a sequel to the original motion picture.
Result
Case Won
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Robin Williams v. Gold Circle Films
2010
Client Gold Circle Films faced a $6 million breach of contract claim brought in the Los Angeles Superior Court by famed comedian/actor Robin Williams.
Result
Obtained Full Summary Judgment
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Innovative Artists v. Debbi Mazar
2009
Innovative Artists commenced an arbitration against client, renowned actress Debbie Mazar, for talent agency commissions related to the television series “Entourage.”
Result
Claim defeated, no commissions owed.
Case
Hall of Fame Athlete & Billionaire Entrepreneur
2006 - 2008
Client faced a lengthy multi-year arbitration regarding a claim brought against him for alleged lost profits in-excess of $50 million.
Result
Claim Defeated
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