Perelman v. Fisher

Plaintiff Jeffrey Perelman appeals from the circuit court’s order dismissing his breach of contract and negligent misrepresentation claims against defendants Jack Fisher and Amsterdam Financial Group, Ltd. On appeal, plaintiff contends that: (1) “in an action by an insured against his broker/agent, there is no presumption of knowledge of breach of contract”; (2) the statute of limitations on his claims did not commence until plaintiff knew or reasonably should have known he had been damaged and that the damage was wrongfully caused; and (3) section 2 — 619 of the Civil Practice Law (Act) (735…