Legal Opinion
Clarkstown Recycling Center, Inc. v. Parker, Chapin Flattau & Klimpl, LLP
District Court, S.D. New York
Decided April 9, 1998No. 98 Civ. 0607 (BDP)PublishedCited by 6 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
MEMORANDUM DECISION AND ORDER
PARKER, District Judge.
Plaintiffs Clarkstown Recycling Center, Inc. (“Clarkstown”) and its President, Joseph Miele, brought this action in state court against defendant Parker Chapin Flattau & Klimpl, LLP (“Parker Chapin”) for disgorgement of the legal fees they paid to Parker Chapin for representation in connection with a bankruptcy proceeding. Parker Chapin timely removed. Parker Chapin now brings this motion to dismiss based on the principles of res judicata and, alternatively, under Rule 12(b)(6). For the reasons stated below, Parker Chapin’s motion to dismiss…
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