Bent

FACTS

In October 2021, Goger sued Bent, alleging causes of action for financial elder

abuse, fraudulent misrepresentation, ejectment, and quiet title. She began self-

represented, but later, including at the August 2023 trial, Dolce appeared as her counsel.

The jury found in Goger’s favor in all respects. The judgment awarded Goger $191,980

in compensatory damages and $33,000 in punitive damages. It also quieted title in the

disputed property in favor of Goger, and awarded Goger attorney fees and costs in an

amount to be determined separately.

Still in August 2023, representing himself, Bent filed this lawsuit against Goger

and Dolce. The operative first amended complaint alleges causes of action for fraud,

intentional misrepresentation, negligent misrepresentation, constructive fraud, intentional

infliction of emotional distress, negligent infliction of emotional distress, abuse of

1 Goger’s motion to augment the record is granted. Her reply memorandum in support of her anti-SLAPP motion and supporting documents were not designated by Bent for inclusion in the clerk’s transcript. It is appropriate to include all the parties’ moving papers in the appellate record,…