Rieth v. Keeler

Defendant Herbert Keeler appeals by leave from an order of the trial court denying his motion to allow his acceptance of the mediation evaluation as timely. We reverse and remand for further proceedings.

Plaintiffs filed suit alleging that defendant and others had fraudulently induced plaintiffs to enter into a transaction that included the merger of Old Leap Technologies, Inc., and Riviera Plastic Products Company. After mediation, the mediation panel awarded damages to plaintiffs and against defendants. Plaintiffs initially accepted the mediation evaluation with respect to defendant. While…