In January, the division's former president, 20-year veteran Verna Gibson, abruptly left the company.
In the Downey case, John and Agnes Donahue were ordered to pay $2,260 for economic losses and $6,000 for emotional distress to Verna Terry and Robert Wilder and to offer them the first available apartment.
So when the signature acrylic painting "Piano Man" by Bearden protege Verna Hart came up for bid, Hampton was ready.
Says Michael Durik, executive vice president for personnel: "Four hours on a plane with Verna" goes a long way toward "propagating" the Limited spirit.