Gopher, et al. v. Wells Fargo Bank, N.A., et al.

CONCLUDED

Trial
02/11/25 – 

Summary

In this case alleging fraud and breach of fiduciary duty against Wells Fargo Bank and others over the administration of a trust, plaintiffs, a group of trust fund beneficiaries, from the Florida Seminole Tribe, claim defendant Wells Fargo Bank charged illegal fees related to the trust's administration and failed to properly invest the trust's funds.

The defense contends that it refunded all improper fees that were charged and invested the funds according to the trust's overarching terms.

*This proceeding was not recorded in full.*

Outcome

For the plaintiff. Verdict issued after coverage ceased. Total verdict: $833.23 million

Case Information
Attorneys
Witnesses
Plaintiff
Defense
Verdict
$833,227,164
Judge
William Haury
Jurisdiction
17th Judicial Circuit of Florida
Court
Judicial Complex
Case Number
CACE16000592
Industry
Finance
Practice Area
Financial Services
Plaintiff
Gopher, Lewis
Defense
Wells Fargo Bank, N.A.
Expert Witnesses
    Lay Witnesses

    Sessions

    PM Session
    Other
    2 Chapters
    FEB
    12
    FEB
    13
    FEB
    17
    FEB
    18
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    19
    FEB
    20
    FEB
    24
    FEB
    25
    FEB
    26
    FEB
    27
    FEB
    28
    MAR
    3
    AM Session
    Plaintiff Witness(es)
    4 Chapters
    MAR
    4
    MAR
    5
    MAR
    10

    Recording Disclaimer: This proceeding was recorded in full.

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