May 27, 2026
Court of Appeal, Fourth Appellate District, Division One
The Rule of Guild Mortgage Company LLC v. CrossCountry Mortgage LLC is that employees owe an actionable duty of loyalty to their employers and branch managers with management authority and discretionary responsibility owe fiduciary duties that can support aiding and abetting tort claims, under circumstances where employees conspire with competitors while still employed to recruit colleagues, divert customers, and convert business pipelines.