Judge orders special master in Radiology Group lawsuit against KPPB Law

A Cobb County judge has ordered a special master in The Radiology Group LLC’s lawsuit against KPPB Law, which alleges fraud, breach of contract and fiduciary-duty violations tied to legal representation and disputed case files. The case seeks damages and could affect how discovery moves forward in the Atlanta-based legal dispute.

Why it matters: - The special master could help resolve discovery disputes in a lawsuit that alleges missing or incomplete files, email records and other communications tied to The Radiology Group LLC’s legal matters. - The case centers on claims of fraud, breach of contract, breach of fiduciary duty and breach of loyalty, which could raise the stakes for KPPB Law if the allegations are upheld. - The Radiology Group LLC said the dispute has caused financial and operational harm to the company.

What happened: - Judge Julie Jacobs of Cobb County ordered a special master in the ongoing civil case between The Radiology Group LLC and KPPB Law. - The Radiology Group LLC said the lawsuit alleges that KPPB Law failed to meet obligations tied to its legal representation and related professional services. - The complaint also alleges that KPPB Law’s conduct with client Vikas Verma harmed The Radiology Group LLC. - The company said it believes there were secret meetings and hidden communications between KPPB Law and Vikas Verma. - The lawsuit seeks compensatory damages, consequential damages where permitted by law, recovery of fees and costs, and any other relief the court deems just and proper.

The details: - The Radiology Group LLC said the dispute involves an alleged refusal by KPPB Law to return a full set of accurate TRG files and emails. - The company described the special master as a tool to correct discovery issues involving TRG files and KPPB internal email correspondence about TRG and its confidential affairs. - KPPB Law is described in the release as one of the largest Atlanta-based Indian law firms. - The release names Sonjui Kumar, Kirtan Patel and Roy Bannerjee in connection with KPPB Law. - The lawsuit alleges damages of $16.1 million. - The Radiology Group LLC provides radiology and imaging-related professional services to healthcare organizations and patients across multiple markets globally.

Between the lines: - The order suggests the court sees enough complexity in the record-handling dispute to bring in a neutral third party. - Discovery fights often shape the pace and leverage of business litigation, especially when email records and internal communications are central to the claims. - The allegations, if proven, could carry reputational consequences for a law firm accused of failing duties of loyalty and transparency to a client.

What's next: - The special master is expected to play a role in reviewing or managing the disputed discovery materials. - The lawsuit will continue through the judicial process as The Radiology Group LLC pursues legal and equitable relief. - The Radiology Group LLC said it will continue to hold KPPB Law accountable to professional standards required by law.

The bottom line: - The case now moves from broad allegations to a more structured court process focused on documents, emails and the handling of client records.