Case Overview:
Pei Hua Zhong sued Alan Hu, Alan Hu Personal Real Estate Corporation, Lingxia Tao, and Colonial Pacific Realty Ltd. The dispute involved a real estate transaction where Mr. Hu, as Mr. Zhong's realtor, breached fiduciary duties by facilitating a competing bid from Ms. Tao, later purchasing the property for himself, and profiting from its sale.

Key Issues:

1. Breach of Fiduciary Duty: Mr. Hu breached confidentiality, failed to avoid conflicts of interest, and acted against Mr. Zhong's best interests.

2. Statute of Limitations: The court ruled the claim was not time-barred as Mr. Zhong discovered the breach in 2020.

3. Remedy for Breach: The court ordered disgorgement of profits and repayment of improperly earned commissions.

Court Decision:

• The court ordered Mr. Hu to repay $19,245.25 in commissions.

• Mr. Hu was also required to disgorge all profits from the property’s sale, estimated at $626,000 but subject to final determination in related litigation.

• Punitive damages were denied, as disgorgement provided sufficient deterrence.

• Claims against Ms. Tao for conspiracy were dismissed, as she committed no unlawful acts.

Conclusion:
The court awarded at least $19,245.25 to Mr. Zhong, with the total amount pending further resolution regarding the profits from the property’s sale.