Court of Appeal Affirms Trial Victory for Firm’s Client in High-Tech Dispute


The Sixth District Court of Appeal affirmed the trial court’s judgment in a high-profile dispute between a chip company and its famous entrepreneur founder.  Digital Video Systems, Inc. (“DVS”) an early leader in video compression technology, sued its founder, Dr. Edmund Sun, for fraud and usurpation of corporate opportunity after Dr. Sun left the company to pursue other interests.  DVS sought more than $30 million in damages.  Kerr & Wagstaffe prevailed in Dr. Sun’s favor after a three-week jury trial, and DVS appealed.  The Court of Appeal affirmed the judgment in all respects and awarded costs to the firm’s client.

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