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Breach of Fiduciary Duty; Constructive Fraud; Fraud By Misrepresentation and Omission; Negligence.
Damage Amount Requested
$1,188,816.00
Damages Granted
$1,593,119.50
10/17/2016
Customer Dispute
Denied
Allegations
Client claimed the RR assured him that a Twitter IPO was not limited to participation.
Damage Amount Requested
$3,000,000.00
Broker Comment
The Panel decided in full and final resolution as follows:
1. Claimant's claim is denied in its entirety.
2. Any and all claims for relief not specifically addressed were denied.
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