Boroff v. Bic Corp.

NORTHCUTT, Judge.

Endeavoring to collect its judgment against Ramona and Paul Boroff, The Bic Corporation garnished funds held in the professional association trust account of the Boroffs’ attorney, John Andrews. Over the objection of Andrews and the Boroffs, the circuit court awarded Bic a final judgment of garnishment. We reverse because Andrews held a retaining lien on the funds, and he was not indebted to the Boroffs.

The Boroffs engaged Andrews to pursue a personal injury action against Bic. They entered into a contingent fee contract which required them to reimburse Andrews for all costs…