Lifschultz Fast Freight, Inc. v. Haynsworth, Marion, McKay & Guérard

We granted certiorari to review the Court of Appeals’ decision reported at 324 S.C. 645, 486 S.E.2d 14 (Ct.App.1997). We now affirm in part as modified, and vacate Part III of that opinion which discusses the foreseeability of damages.

Petitioner sued respondents for legal malpractice, breach of contract, and breach of fiduciary duty. The circuit court granted respondents summary judgment, and the Court of Appeals affirmed. Prior to initiating this state action, petitioner had brought a federal anti-trust suit in which he was initially represented by respondents. 1 Over petitioner’s vehement…