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Securities
Breach of Fiduciary Duty
Failure to Supervise and Control

Ellen Baron v. Banc of America Investment Services Inc., Mark Holland

Published: Feb. 20, 2010 | Result Date: Jan. 14, 2010 | Filing Date: Jan. 1, 1900 |

Case number: 09-01931 Arbitration –  $13,500

Court

FINRA


Attorneys

Claimant

William S. Bonnheim


Respondent

John Bamford


Facts

Claimant Ellen Baron and respondent Banc of America Investment Services Inc. entered into arbitration to resolve disputes related to Freddie Mac preferred stock.

Contentions

CLAIMANT'S CONTENTIONS:
Baron alleged breach of fiduciary duty, failure to supervise and control, as well as violations of state and federal securities law, FINRA Rules of Fair Practice and NYSE Rules.

Damages

Baron sought damages of $24,450.

Result

The arbitrator awarded Baron compensatory damages.


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