EHRLICH v. KIDS OF NORTH JERSEY, INC.


769 A.2d 1081 (2001)

338 N.J. Super. 442

Rebecca EHRLICH, Plaintiff/Appellant, v. KIDS OF NORTH JERSEY, INC., Kids Centers Of America, Inc., Kids of Bergen County, Inc., Miller Newton, Ruth Ann Newton, Raymond Edelman, M.D., A.L. Galitzin, M.D., Harry Panjwani, M.D., Zisalo Wancier, M.D., ABC Co. 1 Through 20 (being fictitious business entities whose identities are currently unknown) and John and Jane Does 1 through 30 (being fictitious persons whose identities are currently unknown), Defendant/Respondents.

Superior Court of New Jersey, Appellate Division.

Decided March 29, 2001.


Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Philip Elberg, Newark, argued the cause for appellant (Medvin & Elberg, attorneys; Mr. Elberg, on the brief).

No brief filed on behalf of respondents.

Before Judges BAIME and WALLACE.


The opinion of the court was delivered by WALLACE, Jr., J.A.D.

This case involves an attorney's fee awarded to plaintiff's counsel in a malpractice action that was settled on the eve of trial for 4.5 million dollars. Applicant with the approval of plaintiff, sought an enhanced fee of one-third. The Assignment Judge referred the application to the trial judge, who granted a fee allowance but less than the amount requested. Applicant seeks a remand contending that the...

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