We represented the University of Southern California in a case brought by an inventor of dental implants in the retrial of his claims for lost profits, fraud, tortious interference and negligence. In the previous trial, in which USC was represented by other counsel, the jury found USC liable for breach of contract.  In the retrial, the plaintiff sought in excess of one billion dollars. We obtained summary judgment on the fraud and tortious interference claims and the case went to trial solely on the issue of the amount of lost profits. USC brought a motion in limine to exclude plaintiff's damages expert. After a lengthy evidentiary hearing, the court granted USC's motion, leaving plaintiff without a damages expert.  Rather than proceed with a trial on lost profits without a damages expert, plaintiff stipulated to judgment against it on lost profits.