Professional Liability

Real estate broker defendant allegedly failed to disclose to plaintiff client that the seller’s disclosures regarding the piece of property they were evaluating were materially incomplete. Defendant also had failed to verify the seller improvements described in the disclosures, but continued to recommend the transaction to plaintiff nevertheless. Defendant disputed the allegations. Settled at Mandatory Settlement Conference.

Plaintiff client alleged inadequate legal representation and negligence on the part of out-of-state attorney defendant who formerly represented plaintiff in federal action. Defendant cross-complained for non-payment of fees and costs. Following settlement of complaint, action for fees and costs was tried to verdict for defendant/cross-complainant.