The plaintiffs brought an action against their uncle, the sole executor and trustee of their late father's estate, for breach of fiduciary duty.
The defendant failed to administer the estate, squandered assets, and repeatedly ignored court orders to pass accounts, resulting in multiple contempt findings and a brief imprisonment.
After the defendant was noted in default, the plaintiffs brought a motion for judgment.
The court found the defendant's conduct to be an egregious breach of fiduciary duty and awarded damages for the value of the estate, reimbursement of legal fees, and $100,000 in punitive damages, along with substantial indemnity costs.
