NJ: No Privity, No Problem
Rathblott v. Levin, 697 F. Supp. 817 (D.C. N.J. 1988) NJ Underlying Probate Action Student Contributor: Christopher S. Henn Facts: The decedent, an attorney, suffered esophageal cancer for ten years ...
NE: Attorneys Owe A Duty to Direct Beneficiaries
Perez v. Stern, 777 N.W.2d 545 (Neb. 2010). Facts: Plaintiff, Guido, was the personal representative of Martinez. In that capacity, she pursued a wrongful death claim on behalf of his ...
OH: Promises Don't Lead to Privity
Kathy Lynn Darrow v. Steven E. Zigan, Esq., et al., 2009 Ohio 2205 Student Contributor: Shiv Vydyula Facts: Plaintiff contends that she was a third party beneficiary in the underlying ...
DC: Brand New Claim Against Lawyers? "Tortious Involvement in Litigation"
Perry v. Scholar, U.S.D.C., District of Columbia, March 19, 2010. Facts: From 1985-2005, Perry, an accountant, served as a paid plan administrator for a pension plan. At the same time, ...
NJ: Lawyers' Duty to Third Parties
Rathblott v. Levin, 697 F. Supp. 817 (D.N.J. 1988) NJ: Underlying dispute over a will Student Contributor: Laura Binski Facts: Albert Rathblott (the client) died from cancer on October 19, ...
Third Circuit: Applies Baxt and Distinguishes Petrillo
Flaherty-Wiebel v. Morris, Downing & Sherred, Court of Appeals, Third Circuit, June 10, 2010 Facts: At the request of their client, Wiebel (Plaintiff’s former husband), the Defendant attorneys drafted a pre-nuptial ...