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Business Law
Unfair Business Practices
Negligence

Faxy Inc. v. Travelers Express Company Inc.

Published: Jul. 26, 2001 | Result Date: Jun. 8, 2001 | Filing Date: Jan. 1, 1900 |

Case number: 005743WK Verdict –  $167,000

Judge

William D. Keller

Court

USDC Central


Attorneys

Plaintiff

Joseph C. Markowitz


Defendant

Esteban G. Gallegos


Facts

The defendant allegedly stopped payment on $137,000 worth of money orders issued by its agent in Philadelphia
for the purchase of computers sold by the plaintiff. The plaintiff did not know that its buyer was controlled by
the same individual authorized to sell money orders for the defendants.

Result

The defendant was found negligent and also liable for unfair business practices in the sale of money orders. The plaintiff can seek injunctive relief and attorney fees.

Deliberation

five hours

Length

three days


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