Lynn v. Superior Court

Opinion

PUGLIA, P. J.

Petition for writ of mandate. Petitioners (defendants) seek review of an order granting summary adjudication in favor of real party in interest (plaintiff). The challenged order holds that defendants may be held vicariously liable for the alleged tortious conduct of their attorney who was retained to represent them in an unlawful detainer action. The underlying action was brought by plaintiff against defendants seeking to recover damages for an alleged wrongful eviction. Insofar as it states claims against defendants, the complaint appears to be predicated on theories of…