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Bassichis v. FloresSJC-13175Argue Date: Wednesday January 5, 2022*Summary: Torts; Litigation Privilege-- In an action against an attorney alleging that he colluded with his client and the client's former spouse to obtain a divorce judgment in which all marital assets were awarded to the spouse, whether the claims of creditors of the client are barred by the litigation privilege. Justices: Budd, C.J., Gaziano, Lowy, Cypher, Kafker, Wendlandt, Georges, Jr., JJ. Appellant: Michael J. Bassichis Counsel for Appellant: Peter S. Farber, Esquire Appellee: Michael I. Flores Counsel for Appellee: J. William Chamberlain, Jr, Esquire Court Appealed From: Barnstable Superior Court Lower Court Judge: Mark C. Gildea, J. Route to SJC: Sua Sponte Transfer from Appeals Court Amici Curiae: Steven Kramer Amicus Amicus brief filed Steven E. Kramer, Esquire Richard M. Novitch Amicus Amicus brief filed Richard M. Novitch, Esquire Kimberley J. Joyce Amicus On brief of another party *Summary is not an official part of the court proceedings, it is presented so that those who access the website will have a general understanding of the legal issues in the case. Access published opinions - View SJC Docket Information - Download Caption text |