Johnson v. Rothstein

Maui, Inc., and Alan and Kay Rothstein (Rothstein) appeal from a judgment on a verdict finding Rothstein to have breached fiduciary duties and to have made negligent misrepresentations to Raymond and Georgia Johnson (Johnson), and to James and Eleanor Flynn (Flynn). Rothstein's sole contention on appeal is that the trial court erred in denying a motion for partial summary judgment by which Rothstein sought dismissal of Flynn and Johnson's negligent misrepresentation and breach of fiduciary duty claims.

The parties became acquainted in 1972 and were subsequently involved in various business…