PCO, Inc. v. Christensen, Miller, Fink, Jacobs, Glaser, Weil & Shapiro

Opinion

MOSK, J.

INTRODUCTION

Plaintiffs PCO, Inc., and Personal Choice Opportunities, by and through their duly appointed receiver, Barry A,. Fisher (plaintiffs), filed an action against Robert L. Shapiro (Shapiro) and his law firm, Christensen, Miller, Fink, Jacobs, Glaser, Weil & Shapiro, LLP (Christensen Firm), alleging that Shapiro improperly obtained monies that belonged to the receivership. Shapiro, a named partner in the Christensen Firm, was the attorney for David W. Laing (Laing), who was arrested and ultimately convicted for engaging in fraudulent activities with PCO, Inc., and…