La Salle National Trust, N.A. v. Board of Directors of the 1100 Lake Shore Drive Condominium

PRESIDING JUSTICE WOLFSON

delivered the opinion of the court:

Carma McClure wanted to renovate her Lake Shore Drive penthouse condominium. She ran into some problems, not the least of which was the building’s condominium board. She sued the board, contending it violated its fiduciary duty to her when it impeded her attempts to rebuild the apartment. That, she said, was constructive fraud.

After all equitable matters were settled, a bench trial was held to determine liability and damages. The trial court ruled in the owner’s favor. It awarded damages of $896,609.52. The board appeals. With the…