Southwestern Dirt Exchange Inc. v. Rodney Kurt Rulifson
Published: Aug. 20, 2005 | Result Date: Jun. 3, 2005 | Filing Date: Jan. 1, 1900 |Case number: RIC294483 Bench Decision – $104,000
Judge
Court
Riverside Superior
Attorneys
Plaintiff
Defendant
Facts
The defendant, Rodney Rulifson, was a sales representative for plaintiff Southwestern Dirt Exchange Inc. from
1998 to 2001. Southwestern was established by Rulifson's older brother, Michael. Rulifson had authority to
draw checks on Southwestern's bank account in order to pay operating expenses. Rulifson was terminated in
2001 and accused of embezzling funds, fraud, conversion, and breach of fiduciary duty.
Rulifson filed a cross-complaint against Southwestern and his brother Michael for fraud and an accounting.
Damages
The plaintiff claimed $79,257.97 in losses due to the defendant's embezzlement. The plaintiff also requested punitive damages. The defendant requested an accounting of the company's and his brother's finances, as well as compensatory and punitive damages for fraud and costs incurred.
Result
$104,000
Other Information
The judge found for Southwestern on its complaint and on the cross-complaint.
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