DCW Litigation Digest
Consolidated Electrical Distributors, Inc. v. United Renewable Energy Co. [2024]
Applicant Consolidated Electrical Distributors ex parte motion for temporary restraining order against issuer Bank of America.
Shinetec (Australia) Pty Ltd. v. The Gosford Pty Ltd. [2024]
Contractor Shinetec (Australia) and parent company Shanxi Construction Investment Group (standby applicant) appealed dismissal of claims against beneficiary The Gosford.
Front Row Motorsports, Inc. v. DiSeveria [2024]
Approving letter of credit to serve as supersedeas.
Australia and New Zealand Banking Group Ltd. Manila Branch v. China National Electric Engineering Co., Ltd. & Bank of Jiangsu [2023]
Disputes over Independent Guarantee Fraud, Independent Guarantee Payment, and Improper Dishonor
Bayport Polymers LLC v. CB&I, LLC [2024]
Beneficiary Bayport Polymers appealed temporary injunction restraining presentation of LC documents.
World Fuel Services, Inc. v. First Service Bank [2024]
Issuer First Service Bank moved to dismiss wrongful dishonor complaint brought by World Fuel Services.
Experior Global Warehousing, LLC v. BTC III Hamilton DC LLC [2024]
Applicant motioned for preliminary injunction following failed mediation.
Banque De Commerce Et De Placements S.A. v. China Aviation Oil (Singapore) Corp. [2024]
Issuer sued beneficiary alleging sham transaction and breach of warranties; beneficiary and prior sellers lodged indemnification claims.
Celestial Aviation Services Ltd. v. UniCredit Bank GmbH, London Branch [2024]
English Court of Appeal (Civil Division) reversed trial judgments in favour of standby beneficiaries.
Pacific Atlantic Pipeline Construction Inc. v. Coastal Gaslink Ltd. [2024]
Canada's Court of Appeal of Alberta affirmed trial judgment, dismissing LC Applicant's appeal and terminating short term interim injunction.
Eurobank Ergasias S.A. v. Bombardier Inc. [2024]
The Canadian Supreme Court affirmed Quebec appellate and trial courts, upholding permanent injunction restraining Counter-Guarantor against payment of demand by Counter-Guarantee Beneficiary.
Pacific Atlantic Pipeline Construction Inc. v. Coastal Gaslink Ltd. [2023]
Canada's Court of King’s Bench of Alberta denied injunction application of LC Applicant who sought to enjoin Beneficiary demand on standby LC.