Conflict of Interest • Breach of Fiduciary Duty • Malpractice • Representation of Opposing Party in Subsequent Matter • Use of Publicly Available Information
Dougherty v. Pepper Hamilton LLP, PICS Case No. 16-0167 (Pa. Super. Feb. 3, 2016) Shogan, J. (15 pages).
Summary judgment was improper where there were genuine issues of material fact as to how an FBI affidavit came into the possession of a newspaper represented by a law firm that previously represented plaintiff. Summary judgment reversed, and case remanded.
