Murphy v. Centlivre

Appellant, Nancy Murphy, as natural mother and guardian of Carlee Murphy, a minor, appeals from a Final Judgment awarding discharged attorney, Brian R. Hersh, $100,000 based on his claim for an attorney’s charging and retaining hen. Based on the evidence, we hold that the trial court abused its discretion and reverse and remand.

The underlying facts in this case involved a claim by Nancy Murphy, on behalf of her minor daughter against James Centlivre, for injuries sustained by the minor child when Centlivre lost control of his vehicle and collided with the child and two other juveniles. The…