Norwest Bank Minnesota, N.A. v. Midwestern MacHinery Co.

OPINION

FORSBERG, Judge.

Appellants Midwest Machinery Company (MMC) and its principal owner, Peter Plat-zer, brought this action claiming they were denied credit by respondent Norwest Bank (Bank) on the basis of Platzer’s age, in violation of the Equal Credit Opportunity Act (ECOA). Appellants also claim the Bank breached promises to honor a $5,000,-000 line of credit, with additional amounts available on an as needed basis, and to release certain security interests. The trial court granted the Bank’s summary judgment motion on all counts. We affirm in part, reverse in part, and remand for…