Colgate v. Disthene Group, Inc.

By Judge Jane Marum Roush

This matter came on for a bench trial beginning on May 21, 2012, and concluding on June 8, 2012. At the conclusion of the trial, the parties were granted leave to file post-trial briefs. The last brief was filed on August 17, 2012. In addition, at the conclusion of the trial, the defendant moved for summary judgment. The plaintiffs were granted leave to file a brief in opposition to the motion. The court has now fully considered the pleadings, the exhibits, the testimony of witnesses, and the briefs and arguments of counsel. For the reasons stated below, the…