Nevada Corporation awarded $2 million for civil breach-of-contract

Case Name:

Rio Properties, Inc. v. Stewart Annoyances, Ltd., et al.

Case Number: : 2:2001cv00459

Date: 09/08/05

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Details:

The Rio Hotel-Casino sued singer Rod Stewart for civil breach-of-contract. Rod Stewart failed to perform his part of the contract with the Rio Hotel-Casino in the year 2000. The Rio Hotel-Casino advanced $2 million to Stewart. After signing the contract Rod Stewart was diagnosed with throat cancer and could not perform as agreed.

Verdict Outcome:

verdict for $2 million