In the case of J. Rodriguez v. J. Sandoval (In re Rodriguez)(USBK Case No. 2:02-bk-29972-SB), Mr. Buad was successful at the July 29, 2004 trial in avoiding a $200,000 debt and recovering damages of about $125,000 regarding a real estate property dispute. Mr. Buad was also successful in having the judgment affirmed by the United States District Court for the Central District of California (USDC Case No. CV 04-8422-SVW) and by the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit (Case No. 05-55864).