Oldrich Foucek, III

Ollie Foucek Hosts Local Lehigh Lawyers Association Networking Event

Oldrich Foucek Guest Lectures for Real Estate Class at Lehigh University

Publications

• Featured, “Chamber announces new board members,” Bethlehem Press, October 12, 2019
• Quoted, “Allentown planners want more detail on Union Terrace townhouse proposal,” WFMZ.com, July 19, 2019
• Quoted, “Up to 300 townhomes pitched for oft-debated land in Allentown’s Union Terrace neighborhood,”  The Morning Call, July 17, 2019
• Featured, “Allentown planners extend approval for Center City skyscraper project,” WFMZ.com, June 11, 2019
• Quoted, ” East Allentown eyed for new child care center by owner of Luv & Hugs,” The Morning Call, May 15, 2019
• Featured, “ANIZDA elects new officers,” WFMZ.com, March 6, 2019
• Featured, “The Rally 2018,” Lehigh University, August 25, 2018
• Quoted, “Developer Pitches Plan for South Fourth Street Taco Bell,” WFMZ.com, August 14, 2018
• Quoted, “From Beer to Airbnb, Allentown Looks to Keep up with Business Trends,” WFMZ.com, July 10, 2018
• Featured, “The Enduring Values of Lehigh,” Lehigh University, April 19, 2018
• Quoted, “Developer tweaks design for Allentown townhouse project,” WFMZ.com, October 10, 2017
• Quoted, “Lehigh Valley Health Network questions judge’s role in hospital charity case,” The Morning Call, February 29, 2016
• Quoted, “Old Allentown factory may become high-end apartments,” WFMZ.com, February 10, 2016
• Quoted, “Proposed Landmark building would overshadow PPL’s 1927 landmark in Allentown,” WFMZ.com, January 14, 2015
• Quoted, “First phase of $285 million Allentown waterfront project approved,” lehighvalleylive.com, November 13, 2013
• Quoted, “100-Unit Age-Restricted Apartment Building Planned in Allentown,” WFMZ.com, August 14, 2013

• Represented a manufacturer, in an action brought by a disgruntled shareholder who sought the appointment of a custodian and a liquidating receiver after the assets were sold to a newly formed corporation, whose shareholders were some, but not all, shareholders.  The Plaintiff alleged that the new entity and its shareholders had usurped the assets and business opportunities of the manufacturer.  However, the manufacturer had not been operating for several years and had no assets, income, or facilities at the time the action was filed.  Accordingly, Ollie argued that the appointment of a custodian and a receiver would be futile, as all available assets were already liquidated and the proceeds had been distributed to the shareholders, including the Plaintiff, leaving no role for a custodian or receiver.  Summary judgment was granted in favor of the manufacturer.
• Successfully defended a healthcare insurer in the first malpractice/HMO liability suit to be tried in Pennsylvania, resulting in a settlement after an eight (8) week trial with no liability to the client.
• Successfully defended three (3) local hospitals against attempts to revoke their tax exempt status.
• Represented a local hospital in a proceeding, initiated by a retired judge and prosecuted by Commonwealth’s Attorney General, wherein the hospital’s non-profit, charitable status was at issue, with a decision favorable to the client following trial.
• Represented an employer in a case in which the 3rd Circuit Court of Appeals rendered a favorable, precedential opinion on issues relating to the enforceability of restrictive (non-compete) covenants.
• Successfully defended a local City in an action brought to challenge the manner in which its residential rental unit licensing and inspection program operated and, particularly, the amount of fees charged to landlords, with all claims dismissed following trial.
• Successfully defended a large employer against claims of sex-based discrimination, harassment and slander.
• Successfully defended a RICO class action against several businesses and their principals engaged in Merchant Cash Advance (MCA) financing alleging, inter alia, violations of federal and state banking, usury and discrimination statutes and common law fraud.
• Successfully defended a health insurer in a class action challenging utilization review policies and practices.
• Successfully defended an architectural firm in a suit brought by local college as a result of structural deficiencies in a classroom building.
• Represented a local hospital in only “right to die” case to reach Pennsylvania Supreme Court, with result favorable to client.
• Represented a Lehigh Valley municipality in federal CERCLA water pollution case, with results favorable to client.
• Represented a local City and its economic development authority in acquiring, following negotiation and/or eminent domain proceedings, approximately 40 parcels on one city block in order to facilitate the construction of an arena, hotel, office building and parking decks.
• Represented a local Chamber of Commerce through a series of mergers which resulted in the client becoming a truly regional entity and the 2nd largest Chamber in Pennsylvania.

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