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Securities
Negligence
Breach of Fiduciary Duty

DeVonna K. Murrin v. Charles Schwab & Co. Inc.

Published: Mar. 21, 2015 | Result Date: Feb. 26, 2015 | Filing Date: Jan. 1, 1900 |

Case number: 13-03428 Arbitration –  Respondent

Court

FINRA


Attorneys

Claimant

J. Owen Murrin III
(Murrin Law Firm)


Respondent

Kevin H. Lewis
(Charles Schwab & Co Inc.)


Facts

DeVonna Murrin filed a complaint against Charles Schwab & Co. Inc. in connection with a Minnesota Court Garnishment order and related litigation involving Murrin's investments.

Contentions

CLAIMANT'S CONTENTIONS:
Claimant alleged causes of action for negligence, breach of fiduciary duty, equitable estoppel, FINRA/NASD rule violation, violation of California law, violation of Minnesota law, and breach of good faith and fair dealing.

RESPONDENT'S CONTENTIONS:
Respondent denied the allegations and asserted various affirmative defenses. Additionally, respondent requested a dismissal and costs.

Damages

Murrin sought $110,420 in compensatory damages, $59,365 in attorney fees, $8,836 in expert witness fees and expenses, and an unspecified amount for pain and suffering damages.

Result

The FINRA Panel denied Murrin's claims entirely.

Other Information

FILING DATE: Nov. 14, 2013


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