Hawkins v. Kurland

MEMORANDUM OPINION

ELLEN SEGAL HUVELLE, District Judge.

Plaintiff Hazel Hawkins has filed suit against defendant Sari Kurland alleging that defendant breached her duty of care as plaintiffs attorney in her representation of plaintiff in bankruptcy proceedings. (Complaint, Jun. 2, 2010 [ECF No. 1] (“Compl.”) ¶¶ 42-44.) Defendant has moved for summary judgment, arguing that the doctrine of res judicata bars plaintiff from bringing suit, or, in the alternative, that she is entitled to judgment on the merits. (Defendant’s Memorandum in Support of Motion for Summary Judgment, Nov. 24, 2010 [ECF No.…