Miller v. Mason-McDuffie Co. of So. Cal.

MOELLER, Justice.

I. Jurisdiction

Plaintiff in this case is an Arizona partnership consisting of Michael M. Miller, E.L. Faber, and Faber Brothers Construction Company (“Miller”). Miller brought suit against Mason-McDuffie Company of Southern California (“Mason-McDuffie”) to recover damages resulting from the fraudulent acts of Dennis O’Keeffe, an assistant vice president and branch manager of Mason-McDuffie. Miller alleged fraud, breach of contract, and racketeering. The racketeering count was disposed of in favor of Mason-McDuffie by summary judgment. At the conclusion of the trial, Miller…