by info-services@infotechinc.com | Apr 6, 2018 | Case Updates
The Michael Titze Company purchased an outparcel in front of a shopping mall in Pensacola, Florida. Unbeknownst to Titze, this property was subject to restrictive covenants that required Titze to obtain permission from Simon (owner of the shopping mall) for any construction or improvement to the property and restricted Titze from improving the property in any manner that would conflict with the interests of or detract from the shopping mall. In 2003, Titze leased a portion of the property to Lamar to install a billboard, without seeking approval from Simon. Simon wrote Titze a letter stating that the proposed billboard violated the operating agreement. Titze then requested Lamar not to proceed with the billboard installation, thereby cancelling their agreement. A few months later Simon and Lamar executed subleases for Lamar to install billboards on all Simon’s Properties. Titze filed suit against Simon and Lamar on seven grounds, including breach of contract and tortious interference.
Infotech was hired by Defendant, Simon Property Group, Inc to calculate any economic damages arising from the alleged wrongdoing of the Defendants. Using standard econometric methods, Infotech Consulting and Dr. McClave analyzed historical billboard placements in addition to the contractual agreement between Titze and Lamar. Dr. McClave’s analysis was used to rebut Plaintiff’s expert’s damage analysis. Infotech’s client never had to pay damages in this suit as Defendant’s were granted summary judgement which was affirmed on appeal.
The Michael Titze Company Inc. v. Simon Property Group, Inc., et al, No. 10-12742 (11th Cir. 2010)
by info-services@infotechinc.com | Jan 30, 2018 | Press
Entering its 40th year, Info Tech, Inc. and Dr. Jim McClave continue to provide expert statistical and economic litigation consulting services and support. Infotech Consulting has kept it all in the family with the succession of Dr. Jamie McClave Baldwin as President in 2017.
by info-services@infotechinc.com | Dec 15, 2015 | Press
GAINESVILLE, Fla. – December 2, 2015: Info Tech, Inc. (Info Tech) announced today that the company has broken ground on its corporate headquarters building in the Celebration Pointe development off of Archer Road and I-75 in Gainesville.
The three-story, 68,000 square foot facility will be located on the northwest end of Celebration Pointe and will overlook a conservation area. The architect for the project is Cupkovic Architecture, LLC and the contractor is Hoar Construction, LLC. A team of employees worked closely with these organizations over the past year to bring the project to this stage. Construction is anticipated to take twelve months.
“We strive to create the best possible environment for our employees to succeed,” Dr. James T. McClave, Info Tech CEO, said. “Improving our facility is vital to attracting and retaining the talent that makes us successful. It comes during a time where the tech community in Gainesville is in a rapid stage of growth and we feel that this cements our commitment to growing with the area.”
Info Tech is currently located in the Florida Farm Bureau building on Williston Road and has been a tenant in that facility since 1984. The company was recently recognized by the Gainesville Area Chamber of Commerce as Overall Large Business of the Year for 2015.
Info Tech CEO Dr. James T. McClave (left) and Info Tech President Dr. Thomas P. Rothrock show a rendering of Info Tech’s corporate headquarters building that broke ground today.
by info-services@infotechinc.com | Oct 1, 2015 | Press
GAINESVILLE, Fla. – October 1, 2015: Public agencies and officials seeking to learn ways analyze markets and detect collusive behavior in sealed bidding can find all of this and more at Info Tech’s Market Analysis Training 2016.
The seminar is set for February 23-25, 2016. The three-day seminar features a mix of lecture and hands-on computer work facilitated by a faculty with decades of experience in collusion detection methods. Attendees will learn how to leverage data to produce evidence showing federal funds are being properly monitored, and will also learn how to avoid monetary waste and abuse. Students at the seminar have full access to computers loaded with the latest collusion detection tools and real data to analyze.
The faculty includes Dr. James T. McClave, president and founder of Info Tech, Inc. Dr. McClave has provided statistical and econometric consulting services and expert testimony for hundreds of clients, including the U.S. Department of Justice and many states’ attorneys general. His experience spans a wide variety of industries, from highway construction to health care.
The seminar is being held at Info Tech’s corporate office in Gainesville, Florida. There is no fee to attend, but attendance is limited to the first 15 registrants. A group rate at the conference hotel is available for approximately $89/night.
Registration information, including a printable flyer, is available online
Established in 1977 and based in Gainesville, Fla., Info Tech, Inc. provides software development, Internet bidding and systems integration services for infrastructure construction management, and also provides highly technical consulting and network communications services. Info Tech’s software products, services and professionals serve public agencies, consulting engineers, contractors and bidders. Info Tech has a highly skilled workforce of more than 240 professionals, and maintains regional and project offices throughout the U.S. Info Tech can be reached at +1 (352) 381-4400.
by info-services@infotechinc.com | Sep 9, 2015 | Case Updates
The Infotech Consulting team, led by Dr. Jim McClave, provided econometric damages analysis to a large, national class of steel purchasers, alleging violations of the U.S. antitrust laws by several of the world’s largest steel manufacturers. Based on millions of sales transactions from thousands of customers, Infotech Consulting conducted damage analyses in support of the class. After years of litigation, the U.S. District Court granted class certification in September 2015 to over 5,500 direct purchasers of steel products. Settlements have been reached with all Defendants, totaling $193.9 million.
In re: Steel Antitrust Litigation, No. 08-cv-0514 (US District Court for the N.D. of Illinois)
