Wilson P. Abraham Construction Corporation v. Armco Steel Corporation
United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit
559 F.2d 250 (1977)
- Written by Sharon Feldman, JD
Facts
Attorney Stephen Susman represented Whitlow Steel Company (Whitlow) in connection with a federal grand-jury investigation of the Texas steel industry. During the investigation, Susman attended meetings with the lawyers for Armco Steel Corporation and two other companies (collectively, the companies) (defendants). Whitlow and the companies were charged with federal antitrust violations in Texas. The companies were indicted for similar violations in Louisiana. After the Texas investigation, attorney William Wright filed a civil action against Whitlow and the companies. Wright subsequently sued the companies on behalf of Wilson P. Abraham Construction Corporation (Abraham) (plaintiff) alleging some of the facts underlying the Louisiana indictments. Wright engaged Susman as co-counsel. The companies moved to disqualify Susman, arguing that Susman attended meetings relating to the Texas investigation at which efforts were made to develop a joint defense. The district court denied the disqualification motion. The Fifth Circuit granted review.
Rule of Law
Issue
Holding and Reasoning (Per curiam)
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