Posts by legalmalpractice:
CA: Statute of Limitations for Legal Malpractice Tolled in Attorney's Absence
Jocer Enterprises, Inc. v. Ernest Price at al., Court of Appeals of California, Second District, Division Four, 183 Cal. App. 4th 559 (April 5, 2010). Facts: Allegedly, the defendant attorney …
- Posted on: Nov 1 2010
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NJ: When is an Attorney a Joint Tortfeasor?
Cameron & Mittleman v. Chapman, N.J. App. Div., March 17, 2010 (Unpublished). Facts: Plaintiff sued his former attorneys ("Firm A") for professional negligence, alleging that it lost royalty income for which it …
- Posted on: Oct 13 2010
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NJ: Establishing the Attorney-Client Relationship
Connelly v. Frohling, Hudak & McCarthy, P.C., N.J. App. Div., September 9, 2010 (Unpublished). Facts: After Plaintiffs’ house sustained extensive damage, including destruction of the roof and resulting mold infestation, as a result of …
- Posted on: Oct 12 2010
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NJ Statute of Limitations: When Does it Begin to Run?
Pasqua v. Masone, N.J. App. Div., August 19, 2010 (Unpublished). Facts: Plaintiff, the administrator of his mother’s estate, appeals from the dismissal of the estate’s complaint against the defendant attorney. …
- Posted on: Oct 11 2010
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PA: Certificate of Merit Required for Malpractice Claim Characterized as "Breach of Contract"
Donnelly v. O’Malley & Langan, P.C., et al., United States Court of Appeals, Third Circuit, March 16, 2010 Facts: Plaintiff, proceeding pro se, filed suit against his former attorneys who had …
- Posted on: Oct 1 2010
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NJ: Settle and Sue – Without an Affidavit of Merit
Chen v. LaRocca, Superior Court of New Jersey, Appellate Division, April 28, 2010 Facts: Plaintiff was represented by the Defendant attorney in her underlying divorce action. Prior to trial, Plaintiff …
- Posted on: Sep 30 2010
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NJ: No Attorney's Fees Against In-House Counsel
State National Ins. Co. v. The County of Camden, et al., D.N.J., June 25, 2010 Facts: State National sued its insured, the County of Camden, to determine which entity or person …
- Posted on: Sep 29 2010
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Third Circuit: Violation of Statute Limitations is Not a Common Knowledge Exception
Thakar v. Tan, D.N.J., March 25, 2010 Facts: Dr. Thakar sued four attorneys for alleged malpractice and conspiracy in representing him in state and federal actions against JFK Medical Group. The …
- Posted on: Sep 28 2010
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NJ Statute of Limitations: When Does it Begin to Run?
Ricca v. Anastasio, D.N.J., August 2, 2010 Facts: Plaintiff filed for Chapter 7 bankruptcy in 1988 after having a judgment entered against him. Defendant represented him in the Chapter 7 …
- Posted on: Sep 27 2010
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NY: No Liability to Third-Parties Absent Bad Faith
Ramirez v. 164 W 146 Street, LLC et al., 2010 NY Slip Op 32323, Supreme Court, New York County, August 27, 2010. Facts: A temporary receiver commenced a nonpayment proceeding …
- Posted on: Sep 17 2010
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