Soniat v. Johnson-Rast & Hays

Christopher E. Soniat and Deborah F. Soniat appeal from a summary judgment entered in favor of Johnson-Rast Hays; its employee, Peggy Miller; and Dr. Heide Rice (hereinafter "the defendants"). The Soniats had purchased a used residence from Rice; Johnson-Rast Hays's employee, Peggy Miller, was the listing agent for the sale. Shortly after moving into the house, the Soniats discovered that the house was infested with termites and that the house had substantial termite damage. The Soniats sued, alleging fraud, fraudulent concealment, and suppression of material facts. The trial court granted…