filing_sections: 54
Data license: Public court records
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| section_id | filing_id | heading | summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 54 | 7 | Attorney Immunity Defense | All of Kassab's complained-of conduct — obtaining client information, filing lawsuits, filing grievances — falls within the scope of client representation and is protected by attorney immunity under Cantey Hanger v. Byrd. Cites Highland Capital as directly analogous: plaintiff sued lawyer for obtaining stolen property and threatening disclosure, but claims dismissed on attorney immunity because conduct fell 'squarely within the scope of representation.' |