Case Result

$22.5M

Fraud

2014
Trial Verdict
Gloucester, MA

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Case Details

Publisher Jane Daniel was initially ordered to pay $22.5 million to author Misha Defonseca for breach of contract, but later vindicated when the memoir was revealed as false. The court vacated the judgment against Daniel.

Additional Notes

Original judgment of $22.5 million against client Jane Daniel was vacated by appellate court after fraud was revealed. Attorney Joseph Orlando represented Daniel.

Gloucester, MA
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