Fisher v. Trees, Inc.

John Fisher appeals a take-nothing judgment against Trees, Inc. and Employers Casualty Co., asserting that he .is entitled to judgment as a matter of law. We find no error and affirm.

Catheline Feazell hired Fisher on March 31, 1982, to act as her attorney in a wrongful death suit against Trees and their insurance carrier, Employers. Fisher filed a lawsuit on her behalf. Meanwhile, Feazell negotiated with Trees and Employers for a settlement, telling neither of them that Fisher represented her nor telling Fisher that she was attempting to settle her claim directly with Trees and Employers. On…