Mrozek v. Intra Financial Corporation

1. Patricia Mrozek and Plover Motel, Inc. (PMI) appeal a judgment dismissing their complaint against Mallery & Zimmerman, S.C. Mrozek and PMI alleged that they suffered damages on account of the defendant law firm's negligent rendition of legal services. We conclude that issue preclusion, public policy, and the lack of evidence tending to show that PMI suffered future lost profits, entitle the Mallery firm to summary judgment on Mrozek's claims as an individual. We also conclude that claim preclusion bars PMI's malpractice action against the firm. Accordingly, we affirm the circuit court's dismissal of the complaint on summary judgment. BACKGROUND