Legal Opinion
Financial General Bankshares, Inc. v. Metzger
District Court, District of Columbia
Decided July 31, 1981No. Civ. A. 78-0276PublishedCited by 21 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
MEMORANDUM
GASCH, District Judge.
On November 19, 20, and 21, 1980, trial was held on allegations that defendant Eu gene J. Metzger breached fiduciary and ethical obligations owed to plaintiff Financial General Bankshares, Inc. (FG). Plaintiff charges that while serving as counsel to FG, Metzger engaged in several undisclosed attempts to seize or sell control of his client corporation. Plaintiff seeks $80,000 in compensatory damages, the amount alleged to have been paid for Metzger’s legal services. FG also seeks punitive damages. The pertinent allegations are set forth in the fourth and fifth…
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