Jacob A. Rey

Biography

Cases

Commercial Litigation

• Represented 100-year-old precious metals refiner against a Newmont Corporation subsidiary's allegations of civil theft, claiming our client stole millions in gold and other precious metals. Resolved matter for a significant monetary recovery to our client and secured the Newmont subsidiary's public withdrawal of all civil theft allegations and dismissal of all claims with prejudice.
• Won affirmative summary judgment for a Canadian company in a dispute to recognize a $9 million breach-of-contract judgment entered in Alberta, Canada. WTO lawyers persuaded a Colorado federal court to recognize the judgment without an evidentiary hearing under the Uniform Foreign Country Money Judgments Recognition Act.
• Won summary judgment for an insurance company client on defamation claims.
• Won a Kentucky appeal for a law firm accused of aiding and abetting a client's breach of fiduciary duty in a $500 million estate dispute.

Other Representative Experience

• Won affirmance of summary judgment for USAA against breach of contract and bad faith claims following the rescission of a life insurance policy due to material misrepresentations in the application for insurance benefits.
• Won a defense jury verdict for a lawyer and law firm facing outrageous conduct and malicious prosecution claims.
• Won a significant appeal for Owners Insurance Company against a condominium association that filed an inflated insurance claim and sought more than $5 million in total damages.
• Achieved a complete defense victory for a hospital client and staff by negotiating dismissal with prejudice—with no money paid—of a lawsuit in Colorado state court. The case involved highly sensitive criminal and civil claims of post-surgery sexual assault.
• Won a federal jury verdict in a trial for an insurer pursuing counterclaims against a homeowners association that filed an inflated insurance claim and sought more than $5 million in total damages. The Court entered judgment for the client for the full amount that had been paid in benefits, plus interest and costs.
• Representing a leading medical technology company in nationwide litigation regarding MRI contrast dye. Obtained successful voluntary and court-ordered dismissal of dozens of cases.

Publications & Speaking Engagements

• "Giving Credit Where Credit is Due: Ensuring State Emissions Reductions Are Given Credit in Future Clean Power Plan Regulations," Co-Authored, Public Utilities Fortnightly.

Press

• Law360, "Home Insurer Turns Tables On HOA's Coverage Suit," October 22, 2018.

Legal Memberships, Activities, and Honors

Community Memberships, Activities, and Honors

Personal Interests