Lafarge North America, Inc. v. Discovery Group L.L.C.

BYE, Circuit Judge.

Lafarge North America, Inc. (“Lafarge”) appeals from the district court’s order granting summary judgment in favor of Discovery Group L.L.C. (“Discovery Group”), Explorer Investments 1 L.L.C. (“Explorer”), Steven Tharpe, and Douglas Pope (collectively, the “Defendants”) on its claims for breach of contract, negligent and fraudulent misrepresentation, breach of fiduciary duty, negligence, and rescission. We reverse.

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This case arises from a transaction in which Lafarge hired the Defendants to assist with the relocation of its Missouri Division Headquarters, which prior to…