Heliotis v. Schuman

Opinion

CHANNELL, J.

Appellant George Heliotis purchased a home from respondents Harry and Bessie Schuman; the Schumans’ attorney, Leonard Berger, assisted. When Heliotis discovered soil damage on the site after the close of escrow, he filed a complaint for rescission, fraud, and intentional infliction of emotional distress against the Schumans and Berger. The trial court dismissed Berger from the action on his motion for summary judgment; the jury rendered a verdict on the merits for the Schumans. Heliotis appeals both judgments, contending that (1) he is entitled to a new trial against the…