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Malfabon v. Garcia

Nevada Supreme Court

Decided June 27, 1995No. 22846PublishedCited by 19 opinions

1Opinion of the Court

OPINION

2Per curiam

Appellant Rose Malfabon (Malfabon) was involved in an accident while driving her Toyota Tercel. As a result of the accident, a fire ensued and Malfabon’s daughter died. Malfabon consulted with respondent Eva Garcia (Garcia), an attorney licensed to practice law in Nevada, to assist her in collecting insurance benefits and in pursuing a products liability suit against Toyota. Upon Garcia’s recommendation, Malfabon accepted Toyota’s proffered $200,000 settlement. Malfabon subsequently sued Garcia, alleging breach of fiduciary duty and legal malpractice. The district court dismissed…

3Cases cited12 opinions

  1. Muhammad v. Strassburger, McKenna, Messer, Shilobod & GutnickSupreme Court of Pennsylvania · 1991
  2. Collins v. ReynardIllinois Supreme Court · 1992
  3. Bernard v. Rockhill Development Co.Nevada Supreme Court · 1987
  4. Ziegelheim v. ApolloSupreme Court of New Jersey · 1992
  5. Grayson v. Wofsey, Rosen, Kweskin & KurianskySupreme Court of Connecticut · 1994

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4Cited by19 opinions

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  3. McKay v. OwensIdaho Supreme Court · 1997
  4. Kahn v. Morse & MowbrayNevada Supreme Court · 2005
  5. Whitaker v. PeopleSupreme Court of Colorado · 2002

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