Radel v. Bloom Lake Farms

OPINION

DAVIES, Judge.

Appellant dairy farmers sued respondent Minnesota Holstein-Friesian Breeders Association for negligent performance of brokerage services and on various other claims of negligence and fraud. The negligent brokerage claim was dismissed by directed verdict and the jury apportioned no fault to the Association on the remaining claims. Appellants challenge the denial of their motion for a new trial against the Association alone. We affirm in part, reverse in part, and remand for a new trial.

FACTS

Appellants Richard and Cathy Radel, longtime beef and swine farmers, decided to…