Cruze v. Hudler

Plaintiffs brought this action against two defendants, Martin L. Hudler and Charles R. Markley, who allegedly defrauded them by means of an investment scheme. The trial court granted summary judgment in favor of Markley on all of plaintiffs’ claims, and refused to allow plaintiffs to amend their complaint to allege a racketeering claim against either defendant. Plaintiffs now appeal, arguing that the court erred in granting Markley’s motion for summary judgment and in denying plaintiffs’ motions to amend their complaint. We agree with plaintiffs in both respects, and we therefore reverse and…