Young v. Hecht

Spencer, J.:

This is an appeal from summary judgment entered in favor of defendants. The sole issue is whether defendants are entitled to judgment as a matter of law.

Plaintiff’s theories for recovery of damages, both actual and punitive, are predicated on fraud, breach of contract, negligence, outrageous conduct, oppression, intentional infliction of emotional distress, and violation of DR 7-104(A) of the Code of Professional Responsibility on the part of defendant Hecht. The other defendants are partners with Hecht in the general practice of law.

At the outset, we note the rules relating to…