Clarke v. Collins

BY JUDGE J. MICHAEL GAMBLE

I am writing to furnish you with the decision in this case. In this regard, I grant to Robert E. Clarke judgment against Michael J. Collins and John Hancock Life Insurance Company (“Hancock”) in the sum of $139,474.36 on the grounds of breach of contract. I dismiss Clarke’s complaint for constructive fraud. I do not grant the request for recovery of potential income taxes. I deny the request for attorney’s fees. I do not grant prejudgment interest.

The essential facts in the case are mostly undisputed. Clarke is the retired president of Southern Air, Inc., in…