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Law Practice,
California Supreme Court

Jul. 12, 2019

Lawsuit against attorney over revelation of settlement revived

The state Supreme Court on Thursday revived a company’s lawsuit against a plaintiff’s attorney who revealed to a legal blog the settlement of a wrongful death case, reversing an appellate court ruling.

The state Supreme Court on Thursday revived a company's lawsuit against a plaintiff's attorney who revealed to a legal blog settlement terms of a wrongful death case, reversing an appellate court ruling.

The high court overturned the 4th District Court of Appeal's decision, dismissing Monster Energy Co.'s lawsuit against Bruce L. Schechter of Parris Law . Justice