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Website developer sues Quote Devil over lost share value

Chief executive of insurance brokerage, which was recently sold for €30 million, says plaintiff’s claim of ‘quasi-partnership’ is ‘pure fantasy’

John McGuire, co-founder and chief executive of Quote Devil: denied claims made by a former colleague regarding the latter’s involvement in the company. Picture: Feargal Ward

A web developer’s claim that he was central to the success of an Irish insurance broker which was recently sold for more than €30 million is “pure fantasy”, the company’s chief executive has alleged in court filings.

John McGuire, who co-founded Quote Devil in 2006, denied claims made by a former colleague regarding his involvement in the company and an alleged “quasi-partnership”. He said the contribution made by Francis Nesbitt to the company had been ...