Olimpia, Whelan and Lively v. Francesca Lambetecchio
Published: Jan. 17, 1998 | Result Date: Nov. 6, 1997 | Filing Date: Jan. 1, 1900 |Case number: CV741265 Verdict – $0
Judge
Court
Santa Clara Superior
Attorneys
Plaintiff
Allen J. Ruby
(Allen Ruby, Attorney at Law)
Defendant
Facts
Plaintiff Olimpia, Whelan and Lively was a law firm that represented defendant Francesca Lambetecchio in a wrongful termination case pursuant to a contingency fee agreement. The case ultimately settled and the law firm sued for its fees. The plaintiff contended it tried to consult with a lawyer hired by the plaintiff as a consultant but defendant refused to permit it. Plaintiff further contended that defendant thereafter fired the law firm. The plaintiff also contended it had incurred $120,000 in fees in representing defendant and obtained a settlement offer for her of $300,000. The defendants contended she was abused by a partner in the firm, forcing her to leave. She further contended that plaintiff refused to continue to represent her. She also contended her case was settled by another attorney for more than the offer obtained by plaintiff law firm.
Settlement Discussions
Settlement discussions were not disclosed.
Damages
The plaintiff claimed $126,000 in attorney fees and $100,000 based on the contingency agreement.
Other Information
The verdict was reached approximately _____ years and ______ months after the case was filed. A settlement conference/arbitration/mediation was held on _____/____/19___ before _______________ (name) of ____________________ (affiliation or court) resulting in ________________.
Deliberation
four hours
Poll
12-0
Length
½ day
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