Calif. to lawyers: yes, you have to drop baseless cases

Good news dept.: Although it’s still very, very difficult to prevail in a case of malicious prosecution against someone who’s wrongfully sued you, in California it’s now slightly less difficult than it used to be. Last month “the state Supreme Court, in a case of first impression, ruled unanimously that lawyers could be sued for […]

Good news dept.: Although it’s still very, very difficult to prevail in a case of malicious prosecution against someone who’s wrongfully sued you, in California it’s now slightly less difficult than it used to be. Last month “the state Supreme Court, in a case of first impression, ruled unanimously that lawyers could be sued for malicious prosecution if they continue to pursue a case after learning it isn’t supported by probable cause.” (Mike McKee, “Pursue a Bad Case, Risk Getting Sued for Malicious Prosecution”, The Recorder, Apr. 21). George Wallace and David Giacalone comment, and the latter tells a personal war story.

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