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Securities
NASD
Breach of Fiduciary Duty

John P. and Ana Jahn, Trustees of The Jahn Family Trust v. Dane Faber and First Securities USA Inc.

Published: Nov. 11, 2006 | Result Date: Jan. 23, 2006 | Filing Date: Jan. 1, 1900 |

Case number: 0202614 Arbitration –  $50,000

Court

Arbitration Forum


Attorneys

Plaintiff

Douglas B. Martin Jr.
(Law Office of Douglas B. Martin Jr.)


Defendant

Gregory J. Sherwin

Phyllis E. Andelin


Facts

Plaintiffs, John and Ana Jahn, trustees of the Jahn Family trust, filed suit against Dane Faber for fraud, breach of fiduciary duty, professional negligence, unsuitability, failure to supervise and churning.

Contentions

CONTENTIONS:
Plaintiffs alleged that defendant engaged in a wide variety of wrongful conduct, involving various, unspecified securities. Defendant denied the allegations.

Damages

Plaintiffs sought an unspecified sum in compensatory damages, punitive damages, interest, and attorney fees.

Result

Plaintiffs were awarded $50,000 in compensatory damages. The parties each bore their respective costs and attorney fees.

Other Information

Plaintiffs also asserted claims against and First Securities USA, Inc. However, they were able to reach a settlement.


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