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Apr. 24, 2026

BraunHagey owes no duty to nonclient in phishing scam

A San Francisco judge entered final judgment for BraunHagey & Borden, finding the firm owed no duty to a nonclient investor in a $2.8 million phishing-related wire fraud loss.

BraunHagey owes no duty to nonclient in phishing scam
BraunHagey attorney Jeffrey M. Theodore

A San Francisco judge entered final judgment Thursday for BraunHagey & Borden LLP, finding the firm owed no duty to an investor it did not represent in a $2.8 million wire fraud dispute tied to a phishing scam during a startup deal.

Retired Judge Harold E. Kahn, sitting temporarily, found good cause to enter judgment for the firm, awarding $76,436.18 in litigation costs after no opposition was filed. "BraunHagey & Borden is entitled to entry of judgment in its favor a...

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