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Contracts
Breach of Contract
Breach of Fiduciary Duty

A1 Top World Products v. Richard Vo

Published: Apr. 17, 1999 | Result Date: Dec. 1, 1998 | Filing Date: Jan. 1, 1900 |

Case number: 782705 Verdict –  $4,001

Judge

Dennis Keough

Court

Orange Superior


Attorneys

Plaintiff

Christopher D. Lear

Phu Do Nguyen


Defendant

Harold W. Potter Jr.
(Jones & Mayer)


Facts

Plaintiff and defendant had an oral agreement form a company to sell health supplement vitamin products. The defendant failed to pay his consideration and utilized the company fund for his own benefits. The plaintiff brought this action against the defendant based on breach of fiduciary duty, fraud and interference with contract. The defendant cross-complained against the plaintiff alleging fraud, breach of contract.

Settlement Discussions

The defendant made a settlement demand of $50,000. The plaintiff made an offer of $5,000.

Damages

$8,000

Deliberation

16 hours

Poll

12-1

Length

nine days


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