Blain v. Doctor's Co.

Opinion

BLEASE, Acting P. J.

This appeal tenders the question whether the doctrine of unclean hands precludes an action for legal malpractice predicated upon injuries caused when Raymond L. Blain, a physician-defendant in a medical malpractice action, followed the advice of his lawyer to lie at a deposition. We shall conclude that it does.

The appeal arises from a judgment of dismissal following the sustaining of general demurrers to Blain’s complaint. The complaint is founded upon the claim that insurance defense counsel advised Blain, the insured, to lie at his deposition in the medical…