Western Cities Broadcasting, Inc. v. Schueller

This dispute arises out of a lease agreement between a radio station, the lessee, and the operator of a radio communications facility, the lessor. Alleging fraud and negligent misrepresentation in the formation of the lease, the radio station, Western Cities Broadcasting, Inc. (Western Cities), affirmed the agreement and sued for damages. The defendant, William J. Schueller (Schueller), counterclaimed, asserting Western Cities breached the lease agreement. After a jury verdict for Western Cities, the district court awarded the radio station $3.74 million in damages. On appeal, the court of…