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  Judge: Michael Avenatti must pay $4.85M in ex-lawyer's suit
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Last EditedIndyGeorgia  Oct 22, 2018 05:18pm
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AuthorAssociated Press
News DateMonday, October 22, 2018 07:45:00 PM UTC0:0
DescriptionA California judge on Monday ordered Stormy Daniels' lawyer Michael Avenatti to pay $4.85 million to an attorney at his former law firm, the first time the potential presidential candidate is being held personally liable in the case.

Los Angeles Superior Court Judge Dennis Landin issued the ruling after turning down a request from Avenatti to have the matter moved to federal court, which the opposing side called a delay tactic.

Avenatti did not appear at the court hearing and never filed opposing arguments in the case.

The judge said Avenatti must pay the money because he personally guaranteed a settlement with Jason Frank, who had worked at his former firm.

Frank had alleged the firm misstated its profits and that he was owed millions.
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