Smith v. Blavatnik

OPINION OF THE COURT

Andrea Masley, J.

The trial began on August 2, 2011 and continued on August 3 and 4, 2011. Plaintiff Adrian Smith testified and called Wilfredo Balmaceda, defendant’s house manager, as a witness. Elizabeth Williams, executive assistant to Mrs. Blavatnik, testified for defendant.

This is an action for breach of contract in which Mr. Smith seeks damages in the amount of $5,000 for unpaid consulting fees.

It is undisputed that Mr. Smith assists clients who wish to hire domestic servants. It is also undisputed that from April 2006 to May 1, 2008, Mr. Smith ran a licensed…