MICHELE TROENDLE V. STEVEN TROENDLE, KATHLEEN TROENDLE


Case Name:MICHELE TROENDLE V. STEVEN TROENDLE, KATHLEEN TROENDLE
Case Number:LACV026494
Date of Trial:09/03/2019
Venue:
Allamakee County
Casetype/Claims:PI - OTHER NEGLIGENCE

Judge:ALAN HEAVENS

Plaintiff's Counsel:JEFFREY R TRONVOLDDefendant's Counsel:JEREMY LEE THOMPSON
DENNIS G LARSON

Verdict:Verdict 1: No undue influence; Verdict 2: Damages - $639.13; Punitive damages - $50,000; Damages(malicious prosecution) - $24,3000

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Statement of Case:
This is a civil case brought by Plaintiff Michele Troendle against Defendant Steven Troendle individually, and as Executor of the Estate of Gladys Troendle. Michele alleges that Steven improperly used the legal system to appoint himself as Executor, and in that capacity, as well as individually, has breached his fiduciary duty to the Estate and Michele, improperly taken property of Michele’s, intentionally caused unnecessary and added legal expense to the Estate, interfered with Michele’s right to receive her inheritance, and has intentionally inflicted severe emotional distress upon Michele. Steven denies the allegations made by Michele. Steven has brought an action against Michele alleging she exerted undue influence upon their mother, Gladys Troendle when she executed her will on January 27, 2015, and that the will should be invalidated as a result. Michele denies the allegation made by Steven.

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Official Jury Verdict Form:
LACV026494 Verdict form 2.PDFLACV026494 Verdict form 2.PDFLACV026494 Verdict form 1.PDFLACV026494 Verdict form 1.PDF

Documents of interest:
(when available)		LACV026494 Combined instructions.PDFLACV026494 Combined instructions.PDFLACV026494 Plaintiff's Instructions.PDFLACV026494 Plaintiff's Instructions.PDF

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