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Securities
Breach of Fiduciary Duty
Unauthorized Trading, Failure to Supervise

Thomas E. Turk, Thomas E. Turk Revocable Trust, Thomas E. Turk Trust v. Northeast Securities Inc., Roy A. Norman

Published: Mar. 21, 2009 | Result Date: Feb. 2, 2009 | Filing Date: Jan. 1, 1900 |

Case number: 06-02604 Arbitration –  $66,800

Court

Arbitration Forum


Attorneys

Claimant

G. Mark Brewer


Respondent

Charles M. O'Rourke
(Law Offices of Charles M. O'Rourke)


Facts

Thomas Turk, Thomas Turk Revocable Trust, and Thomas Turk Trust sued Northeast Securities Inc. and Roy Norman for churning, unauthorized trading, unsuitability, failure to supervise, breach of fiduciary duty, and breach of contract.

Contentions

PLAINTIFF'S CONTENTIONS:
The claimants alleged that the respondents mishandled accounts involving their investments in securities.

Damages

The claimants requested $304,000.

Result

The arbitration panel awarded the claimants $66,800. Respondents were held jointly and severally liable.

Other Information

ARBITRATORS: Audrey H. Ruben, Lester G. Stiel, John P. Cione.


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