“Creepy porn lawyer” Michael Avenatti has been ordered to pay a lawyer at his former law firm nearly $5 million, a Judge ruled today.
Avenatti, who is said to be considering a 2020 Democrat Presidential run, did not contest the allegations.
According to NBC News:
“A 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.”
