Rindner v. Cannon Mills, Inc.

OPINION OF THE COURT

Morris Slifkin, J.

Does counsel’s doubts about the merits of his client’s case entitle him to withdraw from representing that client in the action? In this court’s opinion, the answer must be in the affirmative.

This is an action for damages as a result of personal injuries sustained by plaintiff when her bathrobe, manufactured and sold by defendants herein, caught on fire. This action was commenced in 1977 on behalf of plaintiff by Stanley Weiner, Esq. In September of 1981, Weiner, relying upon their expertise in product liability matters, retained the firm of Glaser,…