Waterman v. Elk Elk Co., L.P.A.

Reece, Presiding Judge.

Plaintiff-appellant, A. Joseph Waterman, appeals the trial court’s order dismissing his lawsuit in favor of defendant-appellee, Elk & Elk Co., L.P.A., for lack of subject matter jurisdiction. We affirm.

On October 3, 1989, Steven Fitzpatrick, a minor, was severely injured in the apartment complex where he resided. His father, Mark Fitzpatrick, hired the law firm of Elk & Elk to represent Steven in Steven’s personal injury action.

Mark became dissatisfied with Elk & Elk’s representation. In January 1990, Mark discharged Elk & Elk and hired attorney Joseph Waterman to…