Carrier Can't Disqualify Counsel for Third-Party Tortfeasor

A California appellate court ruled that a workers’ compensation insurance carrier could not disqualify the attorneys representing a third-party tortfeasor based on a purported conflict created by the firm’s prior representation. "In sum, the trial court properly concluded (Starstone National Insurance Co.) had no standing to bring the disqualification motion.," the Court of Appeal for the 1st District of California said in its unpublished decision. "And lack of standing alone is sufficient for the trial court to deny that motion." Vince Moreci worked for Hydra...