BROOKS v. HICKMAN

Civ. A. No. 83-1313.

570 F.Supp. 619 (1983)

Benjamin BROOKS and Margaret Brooks, Plaintiffs, v. William J. HICKMAN, Jr., and Parker/Hunter, Inc., Defendants.

United States District Court, W.D. Pennsylvania.

September 7, 1983.


Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Peter N. Georgiades, Rothman, Gordon, Foreman & Groudine, Pittsburgh, Pa., for plaintiffs.

Timothy J. Burdette, Egler, Anstandig, Garrett & Riley, Pittsburgh, Pa., for defendants.


OPINION

WEBER, District Judge.

This suit to recover lost investments and damages is a result of the plaintiffs' unfortunate experience with the bulls, the bears, and their broker. The complaint tells a tale of fraud, mismanagement and misappropriated funds. Plaintiffs charge defendant Hickman with misconduct, and defendant Parker/Hunter with negligence and breach of contract.

Presently at issue is the propriety of plaintiffs' claims for emotional...

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