Forbes v. National Rating Bureau, Inc.

MANN, Judge.

Roberta Forbes alleged that William Laumer for some years enjoyed her trust and that she invested her money on his advice, but that he defrauded her. She says that Laumer told her that a loan to Donald Plank would be a safe investment and that Laumer would repay money she had loaned him if she would in turn lend it to Plank. She did, and eventually, instead of owning a collectible note executed by Laumer, she owned what she claims is an uncollectible note executed by Mr. and Mrs. Plank, who, she says, have insufficient jointly owned property to satisfy a joint judgment. The trial…