A son sued his mother for conversion of property, breach of fiduciary duty, unjust enrichment, and sought a constructive trust on her condominium and punitive damages.
The plaintiff alleged his mother used funds from his bank account for her own benefit, including to accelerate mortgage payments and purchase a condominium in India.
The court found that the plaintiff failed to establish conversion, unjust enrichment, or breach of fiduciary duty.
The mother acted in good faith while managing family finances during a period of financial constraint.
The plaintiff left his mother's home with no debt, a graduate degree, a fully-paid car, and $90,000 in savings.
The claim was dismissed.
