Personal injury law firm slammed for overcharging child with cerebral palsy

René Fouché Incorporated's conduct to be referred to Legal Practice Council

29 July 2024 - 22:00 By GILL GIFFORD

A personal injury law firm has been found guilty of heavily overcharging a minor client, and has been ordered to refund almost R4m to her trust. The firm has also been slapped with a punitive costs order and the case has been referred to the Legal Practice Council to investigate whether disciplinary action should be taken against the business. ..

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