Legal Case Against Jacqueline Laurita and Husband
Jacqueline Laurita, formerly of The Real Housewives of New Jersey, and her husband Christopher have been ordered to pay a substantial sum of $760,000 following a legal case they neglected to address.
Details of the Court Ruling
Details reported by Us Weekly reveal that a New Jersey court issued a 'default judgment' against the couple due to their failure to respond to a lawsuit filed by their former attorneys.
Origin of the Legal Action
The legal action was initiated by the law firm Seidman & Pincus LLC in August 2023. The firm alleged that Jacqueline and Christopher owed them over $342,000, with an additional $419,000 accrued as interest, stemming from legal services provided during their involvement in bankruptcy proceedings related to Christopher’s clothing business, Signature Apparel Group.
Services Provided by the Law Firm
According to the complaint, the firm represented the couple in various legal capacities, including consultations, case monitoring, court appearances, and support during a 13-day trial. The couple was invoiced regularly, and the firm stated no disputes were ...