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Attorneys
Professional Negligence
Legal Malpractice

Nissim Lanyadoo v. David Gellman, Goldstein, Gellman, Melbostad, Harris & McSparran, LLP, and Does 1 through 10 / Goldstein, Gellman, Melbostad, Harris & McSparran, LLP v. Nissim Lanyadoo, and Does 1 through 20

Published: Apr. 16, 2016 | Result Date: Mar. 14, 2016 | Filing Date: Jan. 1, 1900 |

Case number: CGC-13-532139 Summary Judgment –  Defense

Court

San Francisco Superior


Attorneys

Plaintiff

Mariam Smairat

Basil N. Plastiras Jr.
(Plastiras & Terrizzi)


Defendant

Russell S. Roeca

Kyle Phillipe Montes De Oca
(RH Montes De Oca APC)


Facts

Nassim Lanyadoo sued David Gellman and Goldstein, Gellman, Melbostad, Harris & McSparran LLP, for alleged legal malpractice. Goldstein Gellman filed a cross-complaint against Lanyadoo.

Contentions

PLAINTIFF'S CONTENTIONS:
Defendants allegedly began representing plaintiff from June 6, 2006, including in the underlying matter (Singha v. Lanyadoo) and the creation of a loan between the parties. Defendants were allegedly negligent in representing plaintiff in those matters.

DEFENDANTS' CONTENTIONS:
Defendants denied the allegations and asserted various affirmative defenses. Defendants also moved for summary judgment.

Result

Goldstein Gellman's summary judgment motion being unopposed, the court granted the motion. The order, however, does not affect Goldstein Gellman's cross-complaint against Lanyadoo.

Other Information

FILING DATE: June 14, 2013.


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