NJ: Settle and Sue Continued, Puder Rejected
Gorjuice Wrap, Inc. v. Okin, Hollander & De Luca, LLP, N.J. App. Div., January 12, 2011 (Unpub.) Facts: Kang retained Attorney Watkins to assist her in negotiating a commercial lease ...
SC: Plaintiff Loses Out on Potential Recovery for Sitting on Her Rights
Kelly v. Logan, Jolley, & Smith, L.L.P., 383 S.C. 626 (S.C. App. 2009) SC: Underlying medical malpractice action Student Contributor: Karen Dindayal Facts: Kelly gave birth to her son, Watavious ...
SC: Filing Frivolous Action Results in Attorney Sanctions
Ex parte Gregory, 378 S.C. 430 (S.C. 2008) SC: Underlying tort action-settlement Student Contributor: Karen Dindayal Facts: Jerry Bittle sustained brain injuries from an automobile accident, rendering him mentally incompetent. ...
A Note of Thanks From One Grateful Reader…
Previously, I sent your blog a note thanking you for the great information in the blog. This morning the judge granted my motion for summary judgment to dismiss a legal malpractice case ...
AR: Court Denies Withdrawal when Foreseeable Prejudice to Client
Vang Lee v Mansour, 104 Ark. App. 91 (2008) AR: Underlying litigation Student Contributor: Meghan Jean Facts: Mansour was one of two attorneys client Vang Lee hired to represent him ...
PA: When the Statute Tolls You're Out of Luck!
Edwards v. Thorpe, 876 F. Supp. 693 (E.D. Pa. 1995). PA: Underlying FBI investigation Student Contributor: Laura Binski Facts: Mr. Edwards (the client) was taken hostage in a robbery attempt ...
PA: You Can't Win 'Em All: Negligent Referrals
Bourke v. Kazaras, 746 A.2d 642 (Pa. Super. 2000). PA: Underlying tort case By: Laura Binski Facts: The client was injured as a result of a fall on a cruise ...
PA: Class Action Lawyer Duty to Notify of Settlement
Zimmer Paper Products, Inc. v. Berger & Montague, P.C., 586 F. Supp. 1555 (E.D. Pa. 1984). PA: Underlying class action antitrust case By: Laura Binski Facts: Zimmer Paper Products (the ...
CT: Disclosure of Experts: Don't Wait till its too Late!
Beecher v. Greaves, 73 Conn. App. 561, 808 A.2d 1143 (Conn. App. 2002) CT: Underlying foreclosure action Student Contributor: Laura Binski Facts: The lawyer represented the client in two foreclosure ...
CT: Substantial Evidence Gets Lawyer Off the Hook
Viola v. O’Dell, 108 Conn. App. 760, 950 A.2d 539 (Conn. App. 2008) CT: Underlying zoning action Student Contributor: Laura Binski Facts: The client operated a landscaping business in the ...