Medinis v. Swan

CASANUEVA, Judge.

After a joint business venture failed, Jane Pilz sued David Medinis, Coastal A.R.T., Inc., and Steve Russell. Mr. Russell settled the claim with Ms. Pilz before trial; after a trial, the jury rendered a verdict in favor of Ms. Pilz and against Mr. Medinis on all counts.1 We affirm in part, reverse in part, and remand for a new trial.

Ms. Pilz’s second amended complaint asserted six counts against Mr. Medinis and sought damages for his alleged failure to pay certain promissory notes (two counts), breach of an express contract, breach of the duty of good faith, promissory…