Eileen Zell v. David Suttle

Eileen Zell appeals following the dismissal of her civil action, which arose from a dispute over repayment of a loan she extended to defendants. We affirm in part, reverse in part, and remand to the district court for further proceedings.

In the district court, Zell brought Missouri state law claims for breach of promissory note, promissory estoppel, breach of contract, and fraud, as well as federal claims under the Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act (RICO), 18 U.S.C. §§ 1961-1968. Zell alleged in her complaint that defendants had previously brought a declaratory action in an…