Frivolous Antitrust Suit Leads to Malpractice Finding.

A recent case involving a state antitrust lawsuit highlights the importance of conducting thorough research and ensuring that a client's claims are based on both law and fact before initiating a lawsuit. In the case of Lowe v. Gammon, an attorney filed a lawsuit on behalf of a wedding photography company, alleging that two local photographers controlled the worldwide high-end wedding industry. The court of appeals determined that the attorney's decision to file the lawsuit constituted malpractice and upheld a sanctions award against the client. The court emphasized the need for attorneys to conduct a reasonable inquiry into the facts and legal requirements of a claim before initiating a lawsuit. [Extracted from the article]

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