Labair v. Carey

¶1 Holly and Robert Labair sued Steve Carey and the Carey Law Firm (collectively Carey) for legal malpractice. Following this Court’s reversal and remand of a summary judgment order, Judge Edward P. McLean assumed jurisdiction in the case. Judge McLean retired after the trial, and Chief Justice Mike McGrath issued an order calling him to active service to preside over the case. Following Judge McLean’s entry of final judgment, the Labairs appealed. This Court reversed and remanded for a new trial. Approximately two months after remittitur issued, the Labairs moved to substitute Judge McLean.…