Mostafavi Law Group v. Ershadi CA2/1
In an attorney’s collection action against his former clients, the clients cross-complained for fraud and breach of contract, alleging the attorney misrepresented his labor law expertise when negotiating the retention agreement and conducted settlement negotiations with the opposing party in order to drive up fees. The attorney moved to strike the cross-complaint as a strategic lawsuit against public participation (SLAPP), arguing his actions in negotiating the retention agreement and entering into settlement negotiations were taken in furtherance of his rights of petition and free speech. The trial court denied the motion on the ground that the attorney’s representation of the former clients was not protected activity. We affirm.
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