Cappello & McCann v. Robert P. Stephen Jr.
Published: Apr. 10, 1999 | Result Date: Jan. 21, 1999 | Filing Date: Jan. 1, 1900 |Case number: 214995 Verdict – $60,000
Judge
Court
Santa Barbara Superior
Attorneys
Plaintiff
Defendant
Facts
In 1995, plaintiff Cappello & McCann, a law firm, represented the defendant in a lender liability action. The plaintiff obtained $600,000 debt reduction in settlement of the case. The plaintiff contended it was owed a contingency fee of 10 percent. The defendant contended the agreement was unconscionable and the plaintiff had not performed services. The plaintiffs brought this action against the defendant based on breach of contract.
Settlement Discussions
The defendant made a C.C.P. º998 settlement demand for $15,000.
Damages
$60,000 in contingency fees.
Injuries
$60,000 in contingency fees.
Other Information
The verdict was reached approximately two years and five months after the case was filed. Per the plaintiff, the court directed a verdict in plaintiff's favor on the issue of unconscionability of the contingency fee contract.
Deliberation
two hours
Poll
9-2
Length
four days
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