JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. v. Professional Pharmacy II

OPINION

ANNE GARDNER, JUSTICE

I. Introduction

Appellee Professional Pharmacy II (Pharmacy II) sued Washington Mutual Bank, F.A. (WaMu), alleging, among other things, breach of contract and negligence in connection with the opening of a checking account and the garnishment of funds from that account. At the conclu sion of a five-day jury trial, the jury found both parties negligent, apportioned eighty-five percent of the negligence to WaMu and fifteen percent to Pharmacy II, and found that Pharmacy IPs damages totaled $180,683. The trial court entered judgment on the verdict against Appellant JP…