Richter, S.A. v. Bank of America National Trust & Savings Ass'n

BARKSDALE, Circuit Judge:

In this most unusual Texas lender liability diversity action, the Bank of America National Trust and Savings Association appeals a jury verdict for plaintiffs, as well as the district court’s (1) award of attorney’s fees to plaintiffs and (2) judgment against the Bank on its counterclaims. And, the plaintiffs appeal the district court’s denial of prejudgment interest and the amount of the fees. We AFFIRM IN PART and REVERSE IN PART.

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In the early 1980s, Henry Bernabé, a representative of Richter, S.A. — an international vineyard company headquartered in France — came…