90-01800-Award-NASD-19910222.pdf
NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF SECURITIES DEALERS, INC. in the Matter of the Arbitration Between) Philip Beitpolice ) Claimant ) ) AWARD vs. ) } NASD #90-01800 Merrill Lynch, Pierce, ) Fenner & Smith, Inc. ) Respondent } SUMMARY OF ISSUES Claimant alleged unauthorized trading, breach of fiUm.ia.cy duty, churning, lack of suitability, fraud, RICO violations and emotional distress arising from options trading in his account. Responden