Union Ex Rel. Maxwell v. Branch Banking & Trust Co.

WYNN, Judge.

Plaintiff C. Douglas Maxwell, acting in his capacity as guardian of the estate of Bradley P. Union 1 brought this action to recover damages from Defendant Branch Banking and Trust Company (“BB&T”) alleging negligent management of Mr. Union’s two trust accounts, and wrongful payment on fraudulently endorsed checks drawn on Mr. Union’s checking account. Because BB&T is entitled to judgment as a matter of law, we affirm the trial court’s order granting summary judgment.

Mr. Union is the beneficiary of two trusts established by his father, respectively the “1977 Trust” and the “1981…