Gudger v. Transitional Furniture, Inc.

BROCK, Chief Judge.

Until January 1975 plaintiff’s law firm represented Transitional Furniture, Inc. and its president, Murl Whitener, in several matters involving litigation. In January 1975, at plaintiff’s suggestion, Transitional discharged plaintiff and employed defendant James to handle its legal affairs. Defendant James effected a settlement of a fire insurance claim by Transitional. Transitional is alleged to be insolvent.

Defendant offered affidavits in support of his motion for summary judgment. The affidavit of Murl E. Whitener, chief executive officer of Transitional, states: that…