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Attorneys
Legal Malpractice
Conflict of Interest

Botez v. Herzfeld & Rubin

Published: Jul. 29, 2000 | Result Date: May 31, 2000 | Filing Date: Jan. 1, 1900 |

Case number: BC192893 Verdict –  $900,000

Judge

Carolyn B. Kuhl

Court

L.A. Superior Central


Attorneys

Plaintiff

Bruce A. Broillet
(Greene, Broillet & Wheeler LLP)

Scott H. Carr
(Greene, Broillet & Wheeler LLP)


Defendant

Todd M. Sloan


Experts

Plaintiff

Geoffrey Hazard
(technical)

Anthony Bouza
(technical)

Defendant

Mary Daly
(technical)

Facts

The plaintiff had control of a piece of property in Lake Snagov in Romania that she wished to develop.
The plaintiff was represented by the New York law firm of Herzfeld & Rubin. The plaintiff stated that Herzfeld
& Rubin recommended to plaintiff a developer named IHS, for the project.
The plaintiff entered into a contract with IHS, negotiated for her by Herzfeld & Rubin.

Damages

The plaintiff sought $3.5 million in compensatory and unspecified punitive damages.

Other Information

The court precluded plaintiffÆs claim of lost future profits during motions in limine.

Deliberation

three days

Poll

11-1

Length

three weeks


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