Wallach v. Stradley, Ronon, Stevens & Young

HERRON, J.,

INTRODUCTION

The central issue in this case is whether the plaintiff, David Wallach presented sufficient evidence that the defendant Stradley Ronan, law firm, filed a securities act violation and R.I.C.O. claims against him without probable cause and with an improper purpose as defined by the Pennsylvania Wrongful Use of Civil Process Statute, 42 Pa.C.S. §8351 et seq. The issue raised is tortious, pitting as it does, an attorney’s obligation to represent a client zealously against a wronged defendant’s statutory claim for vindication against a groundless lawsuit.

*228Each side presented…