Former President Donald Trump has objected to Michael Cohen’s bid to dismiss a lawsuit accusing him of violating fiduciary obligations. The lawsuit was filed by the Trump Organization in March 2021, alleging that Cohen breached his fiduciary duties by publishing a tell-all book about his time working for Trump.
Cohen, who served as Trump’s personal attorney and fixer for over a decade, published the book, “Disloyal: A Memoir,” in September 2020. In the book, Cohen described Trump as a “con man” and a “cheat” and accused him of engaging in illegal activities.
The Trump Organization filed a lawsuit against Cohen in March, claiming that he violated his fiduciary duties by publishing the book without obtaining Trump’s permission. The lawsuit seeks to recover all profits from the book and any other damages that may have been caused by Cohen’s actions.
Cohen filed a motion to dismiss the lawsuit in May, arguing that it was an attempt by the Trump Organization to silence him and prevent him from exercising his First Amendment rights. Cohen also claimed that he did not breach his fiduciary duties because he did not disclose any confidential information in the book.
However, Trump’s lawyers have now filed an objection to Cohen’s motion to dismiss, arguing that Cohen did breach his fiduciary duties by publishing the book. They also claim that Cohen’s argument that he did not disclose any confidential information is “disingenuous” because he had access to a wide range of confidential information during his time working for Trump.
The objection states that “Cohen’s breach of his fiduciary duties is clear and undisputed,” and that he “knowingly and intentionally disregarded his obligations to Mr. Trump and the Trump Organization.” The objection also argues that Cohen’s First Amendment rights do not protect him from liability for breaching his fiduciary duties.
The lawsuit between the Trump Organization and Michael Cohen is just one of many legal battles that Trump and his associates are currently facing. Trump himself is facing multiple investigations and lawsuits, including a criminal investigation by the Manhattan District Attorney’s Office into his business dealings.
The outcome of the lawsuit between the Trump Organization and Cohen remains to be seen, but it is clear that the legal battles surrounding Trump and his associates are far from over. As the investigations and lawsuits continue to unfold, it is likely that more revelations will come to light about the inner workings of the Trump Organization and the actions of those who worked for it.
