Mile Highs legal woes arent over Jul 31, 2008
The family also sued Keiffer for allegedly violating Colorado s Consumer Protection Act, abuse of process and constructive fraud. Keiffer s attorney, Alan Avery of the Denver law firm LLP, couldn t be reached for comment. (Denver Business Journal, CO)
While the Securities Law Firm of Klayman & Toskes Processes FINRA Arbitration Claims Against Wachovia Relating to Auction Rate Securities, Securities Regulators Probe Wachovia's St. Louis Headquarters Jul 18, 2008
The arbitration claims presently being filed by Klayman & Toskes seek damages as a result of brokerage firms' misrepresentations and omissions, breach of fiduciary duty, breach of contract, fraud, constructive fraud, negligence and gross negligence, violation of NASD and NYSE rules, violation of state securities laws, and violation of The Securities Exchange Act of 1934. The attorneys at the Law Firm of Klayman & Toskes are dedicated to aggressively pursuing claims on behalf of investors whose... (Primezone Releases)
Klayman & Toskes Files Arbitration Claim Against Wachovia On Behalf of a Disabled Investor Who Purchased Nuveen Auction Rate Securities -- WB Mar 16, 2008
The Claimant further alleges that he was harmed due to Wachovia's misrepresentations and omissions, breach of fiduciary duty, fraud, constructive fraud, negligence and gross negligence, breach of contract, violation of NASD and NYSE rules, violation of state securities laws, and violation of The Securities Act of 1933 and The Securities Exchange Act of 1934. The claim seeks rescission, the Claimant's money back, and attorneys' fees. (Primezone Releases)
Pediatrix faces shareholder derivative suit Sep 5, 2007
The lawsuit alleges that the defendant officer and directors violated their fiduciary duties to the company, broke federal securities laws and engaged in corporate waste, gross mismanagement, unjust enrichment and constructive fraud with respect to handling of stock option grants since at least 1996. Earlier this year, Pediatrix said that an independent audit had found between April 1997 and August 2000. (South Florida Business Journal, FL)
N.Y. Judge: Individual Notice Not Needed for Huge Class in MetLife Suit Aug 30, 2007
As a result, they accused MetLife of intentional deceit or actual or constructive fraud. They also charge a violation of 7312 of the New York State Insurance Law, which provides that a demutualization transaction must be "fair and equitable.". (Law.com)
$1 Million Malpractice Award Against Gunster Yoakley Upheld Aug 23, 2007
His two sons sued Gunster, shareholder Daniel A. Hanley and JPMorgan for breach of fiduciary duty, constructive fraud, civil conspiracy and unjust enrichment. On Wednesday, the 4th DCA panel, in an opinion written by Judge Mark E. Polen, said the "plaintiffs showed that their father's intent, as expressed in his will, was frustrated by the negligence of Gunster Yoakley and that, as a direct result of such negligence, their legacy was diminished.". (Law.com)
Motley Crue sues a manager for bad career advice Jun 21, 2007
Motley Crue is seeking more than $20 million in damages for breach of fiduciary duty and constructive fraud. Search our database of Celebrity Galleries. (Actress Archives)
Investors draw a line in court over cartoon cash Jun 15, 2007
It accuses the Charlotte company and its CEO of state securities fraud, breach of contract, breach of fiduciary duty, constructive fraud, and unfair and deceptive trade practices. Moore and a partner started the company in 1999. (MSNBC -- Business)
Flair is taking fight with money manager to court Apr 24, 2007
And they accuse Storick and the other developers of breach of duty, constructive fraud and conversion. The suit also alleges unfair and deceptive trade practices. (Charlotte Business Journal, NC)
Wrongful Death Suit Filed Mar 11, 2007
The petition alleges that Gilliland Doornbos was recklessly and grossly negligent in causing his death and alleges five claims for relief: intentional wrongful death, negligent wrongful death, fraud, constructive fraud , and outrage/intentional infliction of emotional distress. Each claim seeks damages in excess of 10,000. (Bartlesville Examiner-Enterprise, OK)
Laser beaming anew at UH Jan 22, 2007
Randall Roden of Tharrington Smith in Raleigh, N.C., the attorney who represented Madey, said in an e-mail that all claims had been settled and the case dismissed "only after a federal judge denied Duke's motions for summary judgment, setting the stage for a jury trial on multiple claims, including constructive fraud and punitive damages.". Madey's research was significantly delayed by the dispute, Roden added. (Honolulu Star-Bulletin)
Vacate fraud-based referendum Jul 27, 2006
Sarasota County school administrators ought to be investigated on a charge of either constructive fraud or fraud in the inducement. The facts reported in this newspaper: It was known in January that student enrollment numbers were far lower than anticipated. (Herald-Tribune)
