Inter-Tel, Inc. v. Bank of America

OPINION

KLEINSCHMIDT, Judge.

¶ 1 Inter-Tel, Inc., appeals a summary judgment ruling dismissing its suit against Bank of America, with which it once did business. The trial judge granted summary judgment because he concluded that Inter-Tel had released all claims against the bank. We reverse because there are disputed facts and inferences that raise a jury question as to whether the release was the product of duress.

FACTS AND PROCEDURAL HISTORY

¶ 2 Inter-Tel, a telecommunications business, had three separate loan agreements with Bank of America: (1) a thirteen million dollar line of credit, (2) a…