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United Airlines Sued For Racism, Anti-Semitism, And Favoring Young White Flight Attendants On Dodgers Charter Flight Program, By Merino Yebri LLP Law Firm In Los Angeles

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Friday, October 27, 2023

LOS ANGELES, Oct. 27, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Two long-tenured United Airlines flight attendants sued the company alleging years of racial and religious discrimination by United in its charter flight program for the Los Angeles Dodgers.

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  • United Airline's Charter Program for the Los Angeles Dodgers Riddled With Racism and Anti-Semitism, Lawsuit Alleges
    LOS ANGELES, Oct. 27, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Two long-tenured United Airlines flight attendants sued the company alleging years of racial and religious discrimination by United in its charter flight program for the Los Angeles Dodgers.
  • Two long-tenured United Airlines flight attendants sued the company alleging years of racism and anti-semitism by United in its charter flight program for the Los Angeles Dodgers, according to a lawsuit filed by Merino Yebri LLP on October 25, 2023.
  • According to the lawsuit, United engaged in blatant discrimination by removing the only minority female flight attendants from the Dodgers charter flights and replacing them, at the Dodgers' request, with young white thin women who did not have to interview for the highly coveted positions.
  • The flight attendants also allege in their lawsuit that white United employees engaged in blatant racism, discrimination, and antisemitism towards minority flight attendants on the Dodgers charter flights.

Arias Sanguinetti: USC OBGYN George Tyndall Dies Ahead of Trial

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Friday, October 6, 2023

LOS ANGELES, Oct. 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- George Tyndall, the USC OBGYN who is alleged to have sexually abused and harassed thousands of women while at USC has died, and Mike Arias the co-liaison counsel for the plaintiffs in the civil case against Tyndall is offering a statement.

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  • LOS ANGELES, Oct. 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- George Tyndall, the USC OBGYN who is alleged to have sexually abused and harassed thousands of women while at USC has died, and Mike Arias the co-liaison counsel for the plaintiffs in the civil case against Tyndall is offering a statement.
  • Our hearts go out to those survivors who were preparing to testify in court, as his death means this case will not go to trial," said attorney Mike Arias.
  • It's really disappointing," said former USC athlete and Tyndall abuse survivor Nicole Haynes.
  • The $852,000,000 settlement was obtained on behalf of more than 700 former USC students alleging sexual abuse by USC OB/GYN George Tyndall.

Signature Resolution Welcomes Hon. Terry A. Green to Panel of Neutrals

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Monday, August 21, 2023

LOS ANGELES, Aug. 21, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Signature Resolution, a leader in alternative dispute resolution, announced today that Hon. Terry A. Green (Ret.) is joining the firm's prestigious panel of neutrals. With over 50 years of legal experience, Judge Green will specialize in business and commercial litigation, class action, elder abuse, labor and employment, medical malpractice, product liability, real estate and trade secrets mediation.

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  • LOS ANGELES, Aug. 21, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Signature Resolution , a leader in alternative dispute resolution, announced today that Hon.
  • "It is an honor to be part of a team that is dedicated to facilitating fair and effective dispute resolution," said Judge Green.
  • Green as the newest addition to our neutral panel," said Dario Higuchi, Signature Resolution founding partner and managing member.
  • Judge Green is eager to expand into private judging, including arbitrations, and looks forward to utilizing his skills in his new role with Signature Resolution.

Signature Resolution Welcomes the Honorable Halim Dhanidina (Ret.) to Panel of Neutrals

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Monday, July 24, 2023

LOS ANGELES, July 24, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Signature Resolution, a leader in alternative dispute resolution, announced today the Honorable Halim Dhanidina (Ret.) is joining the firm. With more than 25 years of legal expertise, Justice Dhanidina's diverse background as a lawyer, Superior Court judge and Court of Appeal justice will offer impartiality and perceptiveness as a neutral party.

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  • LOS ANGELES, July 24, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Signature Resolution , a leader in alternative dispute resolution, announced today the Honorable Halim Dhanidina (Ret.)
  • "As a justice, I'm dedicated to providing proper guardrails for the court through various decisions and rulings to exercise appropriate discretion for all parties," said Justice Dhanidina.
  • Dario Higuchi, Signature Resolution founding partner and managing member, commented, "Justice Dhanidina brings his multifaceted experience to Signature Resolution.
  • Additionally, Justice Dhanidina had the opportunity to bring a contemporary perspective to cases where the authority in place was based on antiquated judgments.

PARRIS Law Firm Obtains $8.9 Million Verdict in Los Angeles Personal Injury Trial

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Tuesday, July 11, 2023

LOS ANGELES, July 11, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Attorneys from the PARRIS Law Firm obtained an $8.9 million verdict in a Los Angeles Superior Court trial that involves a man who was severely injured by a drunk driver and an insurance company who was unwilling to properly settle the case.

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  • LOS ANGELES, July 11, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Attorneys from the PARRIS Law Firm obtained an $8.9 million verdict in a Los Angeles Superior Court trial that involves a man who was severely injured by a drunk driver and an insurance company who was unwilling to properly settle the case.
  • The catastrophic crash left the husband with severe fractures and a traumatic brain injury (TBI).
  • "You could take one look at our client and know that he had a long and difficult road to recovery ahead of him," said lead attorney Khail Parris of the PARRIS Law Firm.
  • Leading up to trial, MetLife hired more than 17 experts to refute the severity of his injuries.

Judicate West Welcomes Judge Monica Bachner

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Monday, June 12, 2023

LOS ANGELES, June 12, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Judicate West, one of California’s leading providers of private dispute resolution services, has added Judge Monica Bachner, formerly with the Los Angeles County Superior Court, to its roster of neutrals.

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  • LOS ANGELES, June 12, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Judicate West, one of California’s leading providers of private dispute resolution services, has added Judge Monica Bachner, formerly with the Los Angeles County Superior Court, to its roster of neutrals.
  • Judge Bachner is affiliated with the Los Angeles office and available statewide as a mediator, arbitrator and private judge.
  • “Judge Bachner’s diverse experience as a judge in a civil trial court and federal practitioner will be a unique and tremendous asset to our clients, particularly in complicated, nuanced areas like real estate, business, and employment.
  • Judge Bachner has taught trial advocacy at University of Southern California Gould School of Law for the last 20 years.

Justice served in secret is a dangerous precedent: Quebec criminal court system under spotlight for holding 'phantom trial'

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Tuesday, June 13, 2023

Further, there was also no information available about the date or location of the trial or details on the charges.

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  • Further, there was also no information available about the date or location of the trial or details on the charges.
  • In March 2022, media organizations across the province issued an open letter expressing their "indignation" and "deep concern" with the secret trial.
  • "The open court principle was egregiously violated here, undermines public confidence in the integrity of the court system, creating suspicion and rendering public oversight of what happened behind closed doors impossible."
  • In response to the news, Quebec's justice minister, Simon Jolin-Barrette , said he had held discussions with the Superior Court and the Quebec court and that secret trials would not happen again.

Macias Counsel Denies All Allegations in National Asian American Coalition Lawsuit on Behalf of Client

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Thursday, May 25, 2023

Macias Counsel, representing Faith Bautista, former CEO and Founder of the National Asian American Coalition (NAAC), denies all allegations made against her in a lawsuit filed by NAAC on May 9, 2023 in Los Angeles Superior Court (NAAC vs.

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  • Macias Counsel, representing Faith Bautista, former CEO and Founder of the National Asian American Coalition (NAAC), denies all allegations made against her in a lawsuit filed by NAAC on May 9, 2023 in Los Angeles Superior Court (NAAC vs.
  • In response to accusations in the complaint, attorney Sean Macias of Macias Counsel, Inc. says his client asserts she has always acted with integrity and in full compliance with all laws and regulations.
  • Bautista is deeply committed to serving the Asian American, Hispanic, African American as well as low and moderate-income individuals and has dedicated her career to advocating for their rights and needs,” says Macias.
  • Macias says Bautista intends to vigorously defend herself against the complaint’s allegations and to clear her name.

Judicate West Adds Judge James L. Crandall to Orange County Neutral Roster

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Monday, May 8, 2023

SANTA ANA, Calif., May 08, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Judicate West, one of California’s leading providers of private dispute resolution services, has added Judge James L. Crandall, formerly with the Orange County Superior Court, to its roster of neutrals.

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  • SANTA ANA, Calif., May 08, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Judicate West, one of California’s leading providers of private dispute resolution services, has added Judge James L. Crandall, formerly with the Orange County Superior Court, to its roster of neutrals.
  • “Judge Crandall is well-respected as a superstar trial lawyer and a seasoned judicial officer.
  • Jerry Brown, Judge Crandall served for more than a decade on the Orange County Superior Court bench.
  • Judge Crandall was selected as the 2023 recipient of the Orange County Trial Lawyer Association Award for Judicial Excellence.

Employment Attorneys, at Blumenthal Nordrehaug Bhowmik De Blouw LLP, File Suit Against Westcare California, Inc. for Allegedly Failing to Provide Employees With Breaks

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Monday, May 1, 2023

SAN JOAQUIN, Calif., May 1, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Sacramento employment law attorneys, at Blumenthal Nordrehaug Bhowmik De Blouw LLP, filed a class action lawsuit against Westcare California, Inc., alleging the company violated the California Labor Code. The lawsuit against Westcare California, Inc. is currently pending in the San Joaquin County Superior Court, Case No. STK-CV-UOE-2023-3758. To read a copy of the Complaint, please click here.

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  • Westcare California, Inc. allegedly failed to fully relieve employees for their legally required off-duty rest breaks, which allegedly resulted in employees missing out on minimum and overtime wages.
  • SAN JOAQUIN, Calif., May 1, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Sacramento employment law attorneys, at Blumenthal Nordrehaug Bhowmik De Blouw LLP, filed a class action lawsuit against Westcare California, Inc., alleging the company violated the California Labor Code.
  • The lawsuit against Westcare California, Inc. is currently pending in the San Joaquin County Superior Court, Case No.
  • Nicholas De Blouw, Blumenthal Nordrehaug Bhowmik De Blouw LLP, (800) 568-8020, [email protected]