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Community Building Systems, et al. v. Webster Bank, NA, et al.

Date: 06-05-2010

Case Number: 07 CV 007861

Judge: Daniel T. Hogan

Court: Court of Common Pleas, Franklin County, Ohio

Plaintiff's Attorney: Marion H. Little, Jr., Zeiger Tigges & Little for Community Building Systems, et al.

David Sams, West Jefferson, Ohio for Paul R. Bonneville, et al.

Larry Barker, Innis & Barker Co., L.P.A., Columbus, Ohio for Terry D. Chute, et al.

Robin Jindra, Zacks Law Group, L.L.C., Columbus, Ohio for Maria M. Magno

Defendant's Attorney: Holly Wallinger, McFadden Winner Savage & Segerman, Columbus, Ohio, Webster Bank, NA

Al Mokhtari, Plunkett Cooney, Columbus, Ohio, First Amercian Title Insurance Company

Jean K. Korman, Benesch, Friedlander, Coplan & Aronoff, L.L.P., Cleveland, Ohio for Albert M. Higley Company

Richard L. Inini for Troy D. Walton

Description:

Community Building Systems, et al. sued Webster Bank on breach of contract and tort theories claiming that they were harmed by Defendant's failure to make timely construction payments to Plaintiff on the Olde Town East condominium project and, as a direct result, several contractors walking off the job at the proposed Broadwin project in March 2007.

The plaintiff homeowners claimed that Webster by falsely reported to credit agencies that they were in default on their construction loans.

Webster denied wrongdoing and counterclaimed against Community Building Systems for $6.2 million.

Outcome:

Plaintiffs' verdict for $18.95 million in compensatory and punitive damages against Webster Bank, NA.

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About This Case

What was the outcome of Community Building Systems, et al. v. Webster Bank, NA, e...?

The outcome was: Plaintiffs' verdict for $18.95 million in compensatory and punitive damages against Webster Bank, NA.

Which court heard Community Building Systems, et al. v. Webster Bank, NA, e...?

This case was heard in Court of Common Pleas, Franklin County, Ohio, OH. The presiding judge was Daniel T. Hogan.

Who were the attorneys in Community Building Systems, et al. v. Webster Bank, NA, e...?

Plaintiff's attorney: Marion H. Little, Jr., Zeiger Tigges & Little for Community Building Systems, et al. David Sams, West Jefferson, Ohio for Paul R. Bonneville, et al. Larry Barker, Innis & Barker Co., L.P.A., Columbus, Ohio for Terry D. Chute, et al. Robin Jindra, Zacks Law Group, L.L.C., Columbus, Ohio for Maria M. Magno. Defendant's attorney: Holly Wallinger, McFadden Winner Savage & Segerman, Columbus, Ohio, Webster Bank, NA Al Mokhtari, Plunkett Cooney, Columbus, Ohio, First Amercian Title Insurance Company Jean K. Korman, Benesch, Friedlander, Coplan & Aronoff, L.L.P., Cleveland, Ohio for Albert M. Higley Company Richard L. Inini for Troy D. Walton.

When was Community Building Systems, et al. v. Webster Bank, NA, e... decided?

This case was decided on June 5, 2010.