The following is a partial list of cases tried by Mr. Callam:Malik v Salamy (Oakland Co. Cir. Ct. 2004) - Multi-party construction dispute involving$1.8M luxury home in Oakland County. Two week jury trial resulted in verdict against Huffman v Pontiac Osteopathic Hospital (Oakland Co. Cir. Ct. 2002) - Prosecution of medical malpractice claim on behalf of professional motocross rider. Jury verdict for Hall v Health Care & Retirement Corp. (Oakland Co. Cir. Ct. 2000) - defense of personal injury claim arising out of malfunctioning elevator. Plaintiff claimed in excess of $1M in Watson v Grosse Ille Township (Wayne Co. Cir. Ct. 1997) - Represented plaintiff in employment sex discrimination case. Verdict for plaintiff in excess of $300,000. Pulvirenti v Bay Ridge Farms (Oakland Co. Cir. Ct. 1993) - defended riding stable in negligence claim alleging closed head injury. Jury returned defense verdict. Siwicki v Dihydro Corp (41 Dist. Ct. 1992) - defended employer in wrongful discharge claim. Jury returned defense verdict. Waack v Dana Corp (47 Dist. Ct. 1992) - represented owner in contract/warranty claim against roofing contractor. Bench trial, judgment entered for owner. Johnson v Olde Colonial (Washtenaw Cir. Ct. 1991) - defended restaurant in wrongful death claim arising out of shooting in parking lot. Case settled after one week of trial. Brady v City of Detroit (E.D.Mich 1989) - represented contractor and surety in claims/counterclaims arising out of major renovation of public housing project. Verdict for Eisenhower Construction v Michigan Dept of Transportation (Mich Ct of Claims 1988) - represented contractor claim against state for extras on paving contract. Judgment for Bronson v Haverhill Farms (Oakland Co. Cir. Ct. 1987) - defended riding stable in negligence claim. Directed verdict for defendant. Angelo v Burger King (Macomb Co. Cir. Ct. 1986) - defended restaurant in premises claim. Verdict for Plaintiff of 50% of mediation award. Baker v Americana Theatres (Wayne Co. Cir. Ct. 1985) - defended theater in premises claim. Verdict for Plaintiff of 60% of offer of judgment. Sanctions awarded to defendant. Mr. Callam assisted in the trial of several large cases, including:Friedenberg v Northwest Airlines (E.D.Mich 1994) - defense of claim of permanent disability due to pressure loss incident. Plaintiff claimed in excess of $1M in damages. Jury Brocklehurst v PPG Industries (E.D.Mich 1993) - represented employee in age discrimination case. Verdict for employee of $1.6 million. Yojna v Memphis Hospital (E.D.Mich 1988) - represented software developer in copyright and contract claim against hospital. Bench trial, judgment for plaintiff. C.J. Rodgers v City of Oregon (N.D. Ohio 1986) - represented contractor and surety in claim for extras on tunnel project for City. Jury verdict for defendants. Representative Arbitrations:Eaton Corp. v Arboretum of Saline LLC (AAA 2002) - Represented Eaton Corporation in $250,000 dispute over amounts due under promissory notes for real estate development Elvin v Fraser Hockeyland (AAA 1995) - represented contractor in contact/lien claim against owner. Wolpal v Milbrand Co. (AAA 1994) - represented owner in contract/warranty claim against roofing contractor. Joba Construction v Walbridge/Aldinger (AAA 1989) - represented subcontractor in claim for changed site conditions. Criminal Trials:1981-1983: Assistant Prosecuting Attorney, Delta County, Michigan. Experience included more than 25 jury trials.
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