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Summary judgment granted dismissing solicitor negligence claim as causation and breach of standard of care were not proven.
The plaintiffs sued the defendant law firm for professional negligence arising from advice given during a share purchase transaction.
The plaintiffs alleged the law firm failed to properly advise them on the risks associated with a pending wrongful dismissal lawsuit against the target company, resulting in a liability that exceeded the negotiated indemnity.
The defendant law firm moved for summary judgment to dismiss the action.
The court granted the motion, finding that the plaintiffs failed to establish a breach of the standard of care without expert evidence, and failed to prove that the alleged negligent advice caused their damages.
