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A dispute over funds belonging to the estate of late former First Lady Maureen Mwanawasa has led to a lawsuit against Lusitu Chambers.
Chipo Mwanawasa, daughter of the late First Lady, is accusing the firm and one of its lawyers of misapplying settlement money.
The case has been filed in the Lusaka High Court together with co-executor Senior Counsel Patrick Matibini.
The plaintiffs are acting on behalf of the estate of the late Maureen Mwanawasa.
“The plaintiffs are seeking recovery of US$15,708.21, together with damages for breach of duty of care,” the court documents state.
They allege that the funds were entrusted to the defendants for settlement of obligations arising from consent judgments in two High Court cases.
Court documents state that Lusitu Chambers had been engaged by the late Maureen Mwanawasa in two separate matters.
“Court documents state that Lusitu Chambers had been engaged by the late Maureen Mwanawasa, wife of former President Levy Mwanawasa, in the matters of Elimobil (PVT) Limited v Maureen Mwanawasa and NV Alterra v Levy Mwanawasa & Others, both of which were later resolved through consent orders,” the claim notes.
The two cases were later resolved through consent orders, according to the filing.
The plaintiffs allege that on February 14, 2025, Milimo, acting through Lusitu Chambers, received US$33,566 and K21,181.
The funds were intended for settlement of outstanding balances in the two matters.
They claim that in the NV Alterra matter, US$16,666 was received with the understanding it would fully liquidate the remaining obligation.
“In the Elimobil matter, US$16,900 together with K21,181 was received for settlement of outstanding balances,” the claim states.
However, the executors allege that despite receiving the funds, full remittance to the respective opposing parties was not made.
They state that repeated requests for proof of payment were made but were not satisfied.
The plaintiffs also accuse Lusitu Chambers of negligence in supervising its employee.
They further allege that during a meeting with the firm’s managing partner, responsibility was denied despite correspondence being issued under its letterhead.
Despite demand letters issued in January 2026, the defendants allegedly failed to settle the outstanding amounts.
Although K75,000 was later paid on April 20, 2026, the plaintiffs maintain that a balance of US$15,708.21 remains outstanding.
They are now seeking a court order for full payment of the outstanding sum, together with damages for breach of duty of care.
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