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Securities
Professional Malpractice

Norma J. Byer v. Morgan Stanley & Co. LLC

Published: Apr. 20, 2013 | Result Date: Apr. 3, 2013 | Filing Date: Jan. 1, 1900 |

Case number: 09-05573 Arbitration –  Expungement

Court

FINRA


Attorneys

Claimant

Thomas C. Bradley


Respondent

Melissa M. Muehlfeld


Facts

Norma J. Byer filed a claim for arbitration against Morgan Stanley & Co. LLC in relation to Byer's investment in a Variable Annuity Contract.

Contentions

CLAIMANT'S CONTENTIONS:
Claimant alleged professional negligence, breach of fiducary duty, breach of contract, and breach of a special duty of trust and confidence.

RESPONDENT'S CONTENTIONS:
Respondent denied the allegations.

Damages

Claimant sought $1.8 million.

Result

The arbitration panel recommdended expungement.


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