The appellant appealed the dismissal of its claim to recover damages from the respondent lawyer for amounts agreed to be paid to lien claimants in a prior consent judgment.
The appellant argued the respondent was estopped by conduct from contesting the validity of the lien claims and sought the return of a $10,000 retainer.
The Court of Appeal dismissed the appeal, finding the appellant failed to establish the necessary representation and reliance for estoppel, and had no valid claim to the holdback from which the retainer was paid.
