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Breach of Contract
Fiduciary Duty
Real Estate Law

Lawrence and Georgianna Musselman v. Re/Max Estate Properties, et al.

Published: Nov. 12, 1994 | Result Date: Sep. 14, 1994 | Filing Date: Jan. 1, 1900 |

Case number: BC086198 –  $853,000

Judge

Madeleine I. Flier

Court

L.A. Superior Central


Attorneys

Plaintiff

Michael R. White


Defendant

Joseph S. Fischbach

Richard E. Grey
(Grey Law Group)


Experts

Defendant

Hugh Weiss
(technical)

Facts

Plaintiffs Lawrence and Georgianna Musselman, a retired couple, invested $650,000 in second trust deeds offered by Defendant Re/Max Estate Properties through its sales agent, Judithe Solo. The borrowers on the notes defaulted and Plaintiffs lost the entire amount.

Settlement Discussions

Plaintiff contends that they demanded $650,000 and Defendants made no offers.

Damages

$853,000 for lost investments and interest on notes.

Injuries

Emotional distress.

Result

The jury found Defendant Judithe Solo liable and Defendant Re/Max Estate Properties liable only as her principal; no malice or fraud found.

Deliberation

3.5 days

Poll

12-0

Length

5 days


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