Wald v. Wilmington Trust Co.

BABIARZ, Judge.

Defendant Wilmington Trust Company has moved to dismiss plaintiff Alvin M. Wald’s claim under the Uniform Deceptive Trade Practices Act, 6 Del.C. § 2581 et seq. This action concerns certain precious stones which plaintiff stored with defendant. Plaintiff alleges that defendant made misrepresentations regarding insurance coverage for the stones. Defendant has moved for dismissal on the ground that plaintiff may not assert a claim for money damages under the Uniform Deceptive Trade Practices Act, 6 Del.C. § 2531 et seq.

6 Del.C. § 2532 defines various activities as deceptive trade…