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Fidelity National Title Insurance Company v. Altshuler Shaham Provident Funds Ltd.
Matter Name: | Fidelity National Title Insurance Company v. Altshuler Shaham Provident Funds Ltd. |
Client Name: | Third-Party Defendant law firm |
Case Summary: | This was a complicated action arising out of a failed loan relating to commercial real estate in Syracuse, New York. The trial court in New York City had transferred venue in a legal malpractice action from Buffalo to New York City and consolidated it with a title insurance claim. On appeal, the Appellate Division, First Department dismissed the amended third‑party complaint, reversed the order consolidating the actions and transferred the malpractice case back to Erie County. Subsequently the plaintiff dropped its claims against the law firm. |
Date of Decision | September 25, 2014 |
Practice Area | Litigation |
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