Several investors in a real estate partnership sued the management for failing to register the securities in the partnership. The partners alleged that the securities were exempt, but the case eventually went to court, resulting in costs for both sides. 

A family office provides multi-generational financial planning services, and selects and oversees ancillary professionals such as estate planning attorneys, CPAs and business valuation specialists. When the founder of a successful business dies unexpectedly, the office tasks a valuation specialist to value the business for sale. The family later determines that the valuation was low, and they sue the valuation specialist, and the family office for vicarious liability. 

A technology startup raised its initial round of funding from three angel investors who each invested $1 million and were each granted 10% of the company. The company grew rapidly, and another financing round was floated. This time, the company accepted an offer from a well-known investor of $1 million for a 20% stake. The original investors sued the start up for diluting their investment by half. 

One of the portfolio companies of a private equity firm filed for bankruptcy and a trustee was appointed. The creditors felt that the management was being paid excessively, and made a claim for damages. 

A venture capital firm was sued by an employee for discrimination. The employee alleged that she was not promoted to a higher-ranking, client-facing position in the firm because of her gender. 

A portfolio company of a private equity firm went bankrupt. The employees of the company sued the private equity firm, contending that the firm was responsible for the pension obligations of the bankrupt company. The firm was found not to be responsible for the pension obligations, but incurred significant costs to defend itself.