West Broadway Funding Associates v. Friedman

West Broadway Funding Associates v. Friedman, Supreme Court, Westchester County. Obtained $525,000 in settlement of claims of legal malpractice claims against a law firm defendant. Obtained a decision holding that title insurance agencies could be held liable for negligence in certifying title and performing title searches in spite of the absence of direct contractual privity with the purchaser. Also, obtained summary judgment against a title insurance carrier in the amount of $800,000 for failing to uncover errors in the deeds documenting the insured transaction.