Big v. Vogel

Big A LLC (Big A) appeals the denial of its motion for judgment notwithstanding the verdict following a jury trial and judgment in favor of Paul Vogel. Big A contends that the trial court erred in denying its motion because Vogel failed to make a submissible case on his affirmative defense of fraudulent inducement. Big A asserts that, as the guarantor who accepted primary liability for the debt of another, Vogel can reasonably rely on representations pertaining only to the nature of his obligations as guarantor; he cannot avoid his obligations by alleging fraudulent inducement based on…