Rendler v. Markos

The investors in fourteen limited partnerships appeal from a summary judgment dismissing their claims for negligence, misrepresentation, and securities law violations against attorney Dennis Russell, his law firm John R. McDonald, Ltd., and their professional liability insurance carriers. Edward Rendler appeals from the dismissal of his identical cross-claims.

The issues are whether the complaint and cross-complaint state a claim and the trial court should have allowed the complaint's amendment. We conclude that no claim is stated and the court did not abuse its discretion. Edward Rendler also…