Ruth Price v. James W. Street
Published: Mar. 11, 1995 | Result Date: Feb. 21, 1995 | Filing Date: Jan. 1, 1900 |Case number: 673230 – $0
Judge
Court
San Diego Superior
Attorneys
Plaintiff
Defendant
Facts
Plaintiff Ruth Price, a 55-year-old attorney, had referred a complex medical malpractice lawsuit to Defendant James W. Street. She did so after discovering that the case was more complicated than originally thought. When the case settled, Plaintiff discovered that her former client's husband was pursuing a claim against Plaintiff for legal malpractice for alleged failure to file a claim for loss of consortium before the statute of limitations lapsed. Upon learning of the claim, Plaintiff attempted to physically remove the original litigation files from Defendant's law office. This attempt was made on January 12, 1994. Defendant told Plaintiff to leave and that he could not give her the files without client permission. Plaintiff alleged that the Defendant shoved her, thereby committing battery.
Settlement Discussions
Defendant contends there were no settlement discussions.
Specials in Evidence
not presented not presented
Damages
$15,000 in attorneys fees; $20,000 for battery; and $25,000 in punitive damages.
Deliberation
1 hour
Poll
12-0
Length
3 days
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