Zabara v FMS Bonds $218,600 Puerto Rican Bond Award

In August 2016, a FINRA panel in Boca Raton, FL ordered FMS Bonds to pay the Claimant $218,600 in compensatory damages for breach of fiduciary duty, breach of contract and negligent supervision. The award is available here. The subject investments were individual Puerto Rico municipal bonds sold to a U.S. client. Dr. O'Neal testified on portfolio concentration, default risk and suitability of the Puerto Rico muni bonds.