The plaintiffs brought an action for damages arising from the breach of a commercial sublease after being locked out of their pharmacy business.
The defendants were noted in default and the matter proceeded as an uncontested trial.
The court found the corporate sublandlord liable for breach of contract and one of its directors personally liable for inducing the breach.
Claims for fraud and mental distress were dismissed.
The plaintiffs were awarded $160,000 in damages and $25,000 in costs.