McMillan v. Newbridge Securities, FINRA ID #12-01880 (Boca Raton, FL, 6/24/2013) - Two clients recover $983,200, including damages and interest, against a broker who allegedly stole funds from numerous accounts. THE FOLLOWING IS FROM FINRA'S WEBSITE: CASE SUMMARY Claimants asserted the following causes of action: breach of fiduciary duty; negligence; negligent supervision; violation of Article […]

Florida has determined to fight abuse and exploitation by enacting a specific civil cause of action for exploitation, but the Florida action applies to the exploitation of “vulnerable adults.” As a result, the attorney must be prepared to offer testimony on both prongs of the action and prove that his client is both a “vulnerable […]