Bustamante v. Intuit, Inc.

Opinion

ELIA, J.

Plaintiff Jorge Bustamante attempted to create a joint venture with defendant Intuit, Inc., in which they would market Intuit software adapted for users in Mexico. After their attempts to secure outside funding for the enterprise failed, Intuit stopped working with Bustamante toward their objective. Bustamante then brought this action for breach of contract and wrongful dissociation. The superior court, however, granted summary judgment to Intuit. Bustamante appeals, contending that the parties had an oral contract to establish a company in Mexico. Bustamante further challenges…