New York property developer and television personality Donald Trump is suing his former lawyers for US$5 million (NZ$7m), saying the firm's use of goods and services of his name on its website and in interviews profaned his privacy.
In a causa filed in New York State Court, Trump accused Morrison Cohen LLP and one of its partners, David Scharf, of unjust enrichment for using his name and image without his consent "for publicizing purposes."
"Defendants, without Trump's written consent, have used - really commercially exploited - Mr Trump's name and reputation, and continue to do so, on Morrison Cohen's website," the case said.
On Monday, the law firm pink-slipped the cause as an attempt by Trump to avoid gainful US$600,000 in overdue legal fees.
"We are pursuing our collections title, we are adamant that we receive paid for the services rendered, and we view this claim by the Trump organisation as totally frivolous," aforementioned the firm's chairman, David Scherl.
From 2001 to 2006, Scharf represented Trump�- world Health Organization is the host of the television system reality demonstrate The Apprentice�- in a lawsuit against a golf course contractor Trump accused of overcharging him.
Trump was awarded�US$1 1000000 in legal fees but still owes the firm about US$475,000 plus interestingness, Scharf said.
Earlier this year, Trump accused Morrison Cohen of malpractice and aforesaid the fast had treated him like a "cash cow" during the 2006 trial.
�
More information
