Syracuse v. Orion Refining Corp. (In Re Orion Refining Corp.)

OPINION 1

MARY F. WALRATH, Bankruptcy Judge.

Before the Court is the Complaint of Michael G. Syracuse d/b/a Interstate Supply Company and Texas ICO, Inc. (“Syracuse”) against Orion Refining Corporation (“Orion”) seeking damages in excess of $8 million for Orion’s conversion of Syracuse’s property. Orion counterclaims for breach of contract. After trial and briefing, the Court concludes that Syracuse is entitled to judgment against Orion for $156,342.87 representing the value of the property converted. Although the Court finds that Syracuse breached the parties’ contract, Orion failed to prove…