Legal Opinion

Farina v. Sanders

District Court, District of Columbia

Decided February 28, 2023No. Civil Action No. 2021-2593Published

1Opinion of the Court

UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA STEPHEN FARINA, Plaintiff, v. Civil Action No. 21-2593 (TJK) DALE SANDERS, Defendant. MEMORANDUM OPINION This case is an episode in a long-running row between Plaintiff and Defendant, Plaintiff’s former lawyer. Having repeatedly failed to vindicate his belief that Defendant owes him money under their representation agreement, Plaintiff now sues alleging torts arising mostly from their first legal clash. Because he has not stated claims, the Court will enter judgment on the pleadings for Defendant. I. Background A. Factual Background…

2Cases cited64 opinions

  1. Ashcroft v. IqbalSupreme Court of the United States · 2009
  2. Erie Railroad v. TompkinsSupreme Court of the United States · 1938
  3. Klaxon Co. v. Stentor Electric Manufacturing Co.Supreme Court of the United States · 1941
  4. Hanna v. PlumerSupreme Court of the United States · 1965
  5. Goldfarb v. Virginia State BarSupreme Court of the United States · 1975

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