Brundle v. Wilmington Trust N.A. (III)

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Brundle v. Wilmington Trust N.A. (III)
919 F.3d 763 (4th Circuit 2019)
US
Federal Court
4th Circuit
United States Court of Appeals
Stout Risius Ross (ESOP valuation); Dana Messina (plaintiff); Jeff Tarbell (defendant/trustee)
Motz

Summary

In key ESOP case, 4th Circuit affirms liability and damages findings against ESOP trustee; court says trustee’s reliance on ESOP appraiser’s contemporaneous valuation was not “reasonably justified”; district court used correct measure of damages and justifiable methodology, 4th Circuit finds.
Brundle v. Wilmington Trust N.A.
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4th Circuit Says Record Supports Liability and Damages Findings Against ESOP Trustee

In key ESOP case, 4th Circuit affirms liability and damages findings against ESOP trustee; court says trustee’s reliance on ESOP appraiser’s contemporaneous valuation was not “reasonably justified”; district court used correct measure of damages and justifiable methodology, 4th Circuit finds.