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| Case Name | Hamp v. Harrison Patterson O'Connor & Kinkead, LLP | |
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| Date | 12/18/2012 | |
| Note | The 4th District Court of Appeal revived an injured worker's malpractice claim against his former attorney, ruling that the action was not subject to dismissal as a strategic lawsuit against public participation. | |
| Citation | D061276 | |
| WCC Citation | WCC 39582012 CA |
HAMP v. HARRISON PATTERSON O'CONNOR & KINKEAD, LLP RICHARD HAMP, SR. , et al. , Plaintiffs and Appellants, v. HARRISON PATTERSON O'CONNOR & KINKEAD, LLP et al. , Defendants and Respondents. INTRODUCTION Richard Hamp, Sr. , (Hamp) sued Harrison Patterson O'Connor & Kinkead, LLP, its successor Harrison Patterson & O'Connor, LLP, and Harry W. Harrison (collectively Harrison) for alleged deficiencies in Harrison's representation of Hamp in an employment action. Hamp subsequently hired Harrison to represent him in an employment action against Hanson. After a failed settlement attempt, Harrison withdrew from representing Hamp in May 2010 and Hamp obtained new counsel. Peregrine Funding, Inc. v. Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton LLP (2005) 133 Cal. App. 4th 658, upon which Harrison relies, is distinguishable.
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