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Kenneth R. Freeman

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Judge
Civil Complex
Los Angeles County Superior Court
Central District - Spring Street Courthouse
Department/Division: 14 Courtroom/Floor: 14

312 North Spring Street
Los Angeles , CA 90012
(213) 310-7014



Appointed to the Los Angeles County Superior Court by Gov. Pete Wilson, 1994; judge, Los Angeles County Municipal Court, 1990-94; deputy district attorney, Los Angeles County, 1981-90; sole practitioner, 1978-81; partner, Carnahan and Freeman, 1976-78

University of West Los Angeles School of Law, 1975



Judicial Profiles
Title Court Published
Judge Kenneth Freeman has not lost his first love: jury trials and lawyers Los Angeles County (Los Angeles) Sep. 13, 2021
Kenneth R. Freeman Los Angeles County (Los Angeles) Sep. 6, 2012

Rulings
Case Category Published
Moore v. Centrelake Medical Group, Inc.
reversed in part
 Consumer Law Sep. 19, 2022
Western Bagel Co., Inc. v. Superior Court (Calderon)
petition granted
 Arbitration Jul. 20, 2021
Ferra v. Loews Hollywood Hotel
affirmed
 Labor Law Oct. 11, 2019
Modification: Post Foods, LLC v. Superior Court
petition granted
 Civil Procedure Aug. 17, 2018
Post Foods, LLC v. Superior Court
petition granted
 Civil Procedure Jul. 18, 2018
Kim v. Reins International California, Inc.
affirmed
 Labor Law Jan. 3, 2018
Wiseman Park LLC v. Southern Glazer's Wine and Spirits LLC
reversed and remanded
 Civil Procedure Oct. 13, 2017
Rubenstein v. The Gap Inc.
affirmed
 Consumer Law Aug. 28, 2017
Los Angeles Unified School District v. Safety National Casualty Corp.
affirmed
 Arbitration Jul. 13, 2017

Verdicts & Settlements
Case Name Topic Role Published
California Unified Service Providers LLC v. Jordan Bray, and Does 1 through 25, inclusive Employment Law judge Jun. 14, 2024
Giselle Contreras, on behalf of herself and all others similarly situated v. Ralphs Grocery Company, and Does 1 through 100, inclusive Employment Law judge May 31, 2024
Serg Ramirez, an individual, on behalf of himself and others similarly situated v. Baxalta US Inc., and Does 1 thru 50, inclusive Employment Law judge May 10, 2024
Alfonso Moreno, individually and on behalf of others similarly situated and other aggrieved employees v. DCX-Chol Enterprises Inc., and Does 1 through 10 Employment Law judge Apr. 19, 2024
Wiseman Park LLC, a cancelled California limited liability company, individually and on behalf of all others similarly situated v. Southern Wine and Spirits of America Inc., and Does 1 through 100, inclusive Contracts judge Apr. 12, 2024
Jose Carlos Martinez, as an individual and on behalf of all others similarly situated v. RC Furniture Inc., and Does 1 through 100, inclusive Employment Law judge Mar. 29, 2024
Belia Ramirez, as an individual and on behalf of all others similarly situated v. Rubbercraft Corporation of California Ltd., and Does 1 through 100 Employment Law judge Mar. 29, 2024
Va Pau Lo, as an individual and on behalf of all others similarly situated v. Cyberpower Inc., dba Cyberpower P.C., and Does 1 to 50, inclusive Employment Law judge Feb. 16, 2024
Rudi Vanegas and Jesus Orozco, on behalf of themselves individually and others similarly situated v. DHL Express (USA) Inc., and Does 1-20, inclusive Employment Law judge Jan. 26, 2024
James Cato, individually, and on behalf of other members of the general public similarly situated v. Huntington Ingalls Inc., and Does 1 through 100, inclusive Employment Law judge Dec. 22, 2023
Carlos Jimenez, as an individual and on behalf of all employees similarly situated v. Tinco Sheet Metal Inc., and Does 1 through 50, inclusive Employment Law judge Dec. 8, 2023
Martha Martinez, individually and on behalf of all others similarly situated v. National Renal Care LLC, and Does 1 to 10 Employment Law judge Nov. 24, 2023
Jaime Ugarte and Julian Pineda, Individually and On Behalf of All Other Similarly Situated Employees v. S.P. Carpet Pros Inc., Home Depot USA Inc., J.W. Floor Covering Inc., and Does 2 through 100, inclusive Employment Law judge Oct. 6, 2023
Shannon Williams v. Labcorp Employer Services Inc., Labcorp Staffing Solutions Inc., Wellness Corporate Solutions LLC, and Does 4-10 Employment Law judge Sep. 22, 2023
Juan Barco, an individual; Julio Xolalpa, an individual; on behalf of themselves and all others similarly situated v. Kellytoy (USA) Inc., Jonathan Kelly, Hannah Kelly, and Does 1 through 20, inclusive Employment Law judge Aug. 18, 2023
Vincent Corea, individually and on behalf of others similarly situated v. KHRG Argyle LLC, Kimpton Hotel & Restaurant Group LLC, and Does 1 through 50, inclusive Employment Law judge Aug. 11, 2023
Maria Razo Viveros and Reyes Segura, as individuals and on behalf of all others similarly situated v. Mission Produce Inc., and Does 1 through 100 Employment Law judge Jul. 14, 2023
Express Messenger Systems Wage and Hour Cases Employment Law judge Jun. 30, 2023
Jimmy Maciel v. Shambaugh & Son L.P. Employment Law judge Jun. 16, 2023
Simon Dethrasavong, on behalf of himself and all others similarly situated or aggrieved v. Asi Computer Technologies Inc., and Does 1 through 100, inclusive Employment Law judge Jun. 9, 2023
Edgar Mata and Elvis Olivares v. Day-Lee Foods Inc. Employment Law judge May 5, 2023
Manuel I. Figueroa M.D., for and on behalf of himself and other persons similarly situated v. Molina Healthcare of California Inc. Contracts judge Apr. 21, 2023
Pedro Gonzalez, and on behalf of all others similarly situated v. Arms Trans Inc. dba Arms Logistics, and Does 1 through 50, inclusive Employment Law judge Apr. 21, 2023
Maria Del Socorro Jimenez, Elisa Lopez, Rosa Valdez, and Osiris Gonzalez, individually and on behalf of all others similarly situate v. El Proyecto Del Barrio Inc., and Does 1 through 25 Employment Law judge Mar. 17, 2023
Chetera Watson, an individual, on behalf of herself and all others similarly situated v. Liberty Mutual Group Inc., and Does 1 through 50, inclusive Employment Law judge Mar. 17, 2023
Andrei Lim, individually and on behalf of all others similarly situated v. Tokyo Teriyaki Corporation, and Does 1 to 100, inclusive Employment Law judge Feb. 17, 2023
Leticia Limon, individually, and on behalf of other members of the general public similarly situated v. Crestline Hotels & Resorts LLC, Barcelo Crestline Corporation, and Does 1 through 10, inclusive Employment Law judge Jan. 13, 2023
Edgar Rodriguez-Fonseca, an individual, on behalf of himself and all others similarly situated v. Herbert Malarkey Roofing Company and Does 1 through 100 Employment Law judge Oct. 14, 2022
Glorianne Mendoza, on behalf of herself, and others similarly situated, and the general public v. Aldi Inc., AI California LLC, and Does 1 through 50, inclusive Consumer Law judge Jul. 15, 2022
Express Messenger Systems Wage and Hour Cases Employment Law judge May 27, 2022
Eve Komesar v. City of Pasadena Constitutional Law judge Apr. 9, 2021
Camilla Cleese, an individual, and Matthew Bilinsky, an individual, on behalf of themselves and all others similarly situated v. MLT, LLC, a California limited liability company, May Ling Yu, an individual, Thomas Yu, an individual, Jay Roshan, an individual, Pemco, LLC, a California limited liability company, and Does 1 through 400, inclusive Contracts judge Apr. 24, 2020
Saundra Carter, et al. v. City of Los Angeles / Nicole Fahmie v. City of Los Angeles Civil Rights judge Aug. 11, 2017
Confidential Employment Law judge Feb. 4, 2006
Top Gun Ltd., an Oregon corporation v. Safeco Insurance Company Insurance judge Jul. 30, 2005
Migun Medical Instrument Co., Ltd. v. Migun Northwest District Contracts judge May 17, 2005
LeFevre Corporation v. Los Angeles Metropolitan Transportation Authority Real Property judge May 17, 2005
Scardina v. Bill Robertson & Sons Inc. dba Honda of Hollywood, 310 Motoring Inc. Personal Injury judge May 18, 2004
Darin Davis v. Newmar Corporation, Freightliner Custom Chassis Corporation, La Mesa R.V. Center Inc., Thor Credit Corporation Contracts judge Jan. 27, 2004
Jones Joyce Cline v. Majesty Management, et al. Employment Law judge Jan. 27, 2004
Confidential Personal Injury judge Dec. 30, 2003
Sisay Mekonnen v. Levine Property Management Personal Injury judge Dec. 2, 2003
Maria Granillo v. Deseret Industries Personal Injury judge Oct. 14, 2003
Hyun Soon Kim v. Tae Soo Jang, Linda Chang, Casual City Inc. Personal Injury judge Apr. 29, 2003
Helen Oh v. Jerry's Famous Deli, Lance Kuyper Personal Injury judge Feb. 25, 2003
International Payphone, Inc. et al. v. NSC Communications, et al. Torts judge Sep. 24, 2002
Ramon Yep Arvizu, Martha Yep v. Brooke Wilson, Globe Business Resources Personal Injury (Vehicular) judge Jul. 27, 2002
Michelle Rubin v. Rafael Valdez, Laura Valdez, Bernice Fiallos Personal Injury (Non-Vehicular) judge Jul. 6, 2002
Confidential Contracts judge Mar. 28, 2002
Confidential Torts judge Mar. 14, 2002
Magenta v. Whole Foods Market, Inc. Employment Law judge Jan. 19, 2002
Derek Arnett v. Southern California Edison Co. Employment Law judge Sep. 27, 2001
Sarah Chong v. Howard Lee dba Wilshire Law Office Attorneys judge Jun. 7, 2001
NewWest Mortgage Company v. Arthur Basile, et al. Employment Law judge May 31, 2001
Clara Lu Brandt v. Hagai Payes, Margo Payes Personal Injury (Non-Vehicular) judge Apr. 26, 2001
Lois DeArmond v. Michael Shanfeld, Shari Shanfeld Real Property judge Mar. 15, 2001
Confidential Personal Injury (Non-Vehicular) judge Nov. 2, 2000
Carlos Rojas v. Dotun Ogunyemi Personal Injury (Non-Vehicular) judge Aug. 5, 2000
Confidential Employment Law judge Jul. 6, 2000
Apodaca v. East Los Angeles Doctors Hospital Personal Injury (Non-Vehicular) judge Nov. 27, 1999
Luis Ricardo Guevara Mora v. Spectacor Management Group Personal Injury (Non-Vehicular) judge Jun. 26, 1999
Malik Singletary v. Pellerin Milnor Personal Injury (Non-Vehicular) judge Apr. 10, 1999
Khiobon Maso-Soto, a minor v. Cedars-Sinai Medical Center Personal Injury (Non-Vehicular) judge Mar. 20, 1999
Michael Ricci v. Herbert Spunt, et al. Business Law judge Mar. 6, 1999
Confidential Contracts judge Feb. 27, 1999
Confidential Contracts judge Feb. 27, 1999
Orthopaedic Solutions, Inc. v. California Orthopaedic and Sports Medicine Associates, Inc., et al. Business Law judge Oct. 3, 1998
Pasadena Community Development Commission v. David Kern, Nancy Kern, et al. Real Property judge Sep. 5, 1998
Byung Soon Lee and Byung Kook Lee v. Harold S. Cha; Kate Cha; Chuk Gu Cho and Myung Ja Cho Real Property judge Aug. 15, 1998
Confidential Real Property judge Apr. 11, 1998
McIlheron v. Daniel G. Thompson Personal Injury (Vehicular) judge Feb. 22, 1997
Salvatore Aveta and Miguel Carmona v. Familian Pipe & Supply Personal Injury (Vehicular) judge Dec. 7, 1996
Title Court Published
Judge Kenneth Freeman has not lost his first love: jury trials and lawyers Los Angeles County (Los Angeles) Sep. 13, 2021
Kenneth R. Freeman Los Angeles County (Los Angeles) Sep. 6, 2012
Case Category Published
Moore v. Centrelake Medical Group, Inc.
reversed in part
 Consumer Law Sep. 19, 2022
Western Bagel Co., Inc. v. Superior Court (Calderon)
petition granted
 Arbitration Jul. 20, 2021
Ferra v. Loews Hollywood Hotel
affirmed
 Labor Law Oct. 11, 2019
Modification: Post Foods, LLC v. Superior Court
petition granted
 Civil Procedure Aug. 17, 2018
Post Foods, LLC v. Superior Court
petition granted
 Civil Procedure Jul. 18, 2018
Kim v. Reins International California, Inc.
affirmed
 Labor Law Jan. 3, 2018
Wiseman Park LLC v. Southern Glazer's Wine and Spirits LLC
reversed and remanded
 Civil Procedure Oct. 13, 2017
Rubenstein v. The Gap Inc.
affirmed
 Consumer Law Aug. 28, 2017
Los Angeles Unified School District v. Safety National Casualty Corp.
affirmed
 Arbitration Jul. 13, 2017
Case Name Topic Role Published
California Unified Service Providers LLC v. Jordan Bray, and Does 1 through 25, inclusive Employment Law judge Jun. 14, 2024
Giselle Contreras, on behalf of herself and all others similarly situated v. Ralphs Grocery Company, and Does 1 through 100, inclusive Employment Law judge May 31, 2024
Serg Ramirez, an individual, on behalf of himself and others similarly situated v. Baxalta US Inc., and Does 1 thru 50, inclusive Employment Law judge May 10, 2024
Alfonso Moreno, individually and on behalf of others similarly situated and other aggrieved employees v. DCX-Chol Enterprises Inc., and Does 1 through 10 Employment Law judge Apr. 19, 2024
Wiseman Park LLC, a cancelled California limited liability company, individually and on behalf of all others similarly situated v. Southern Wine and Spirits of America Inc., and Does 1 through 100, inclusive Contracts judge Apr. 12, 2024
Jose Carlos Martinez, as an individual and on behalf of all others similarly situated v. RC Furniture Inc., and Does 1 through 100, inclusive Employment Law judge Mar. 29, 2024
Belia Ramirez, as an individual and on behalf of all others similarly situated v. Rubbercraft Corporation of California Ltd., and Does 1 through 100 Employment Law judge Mar. 29, 2024
Va Pau Lo, as an individual and on behalf of all others similarly situated v. Cyberpower Inc., dba Cyberpower P.C., and Does 1 to 50, inclusive Employment Law judge Feb. 16, 2024
Rudi Vanegas and Jesus Orozco, on behalf of themselves individually and others similarly situated v. DHL Express (USA) Inc., and Does 1-20, inclusive Employment Law judge Jan. 26, 2024
James Cato, individually, and on behalf of other members of the general public similarly situated v. Huntington Ingalls Inc., and Does 1 through 100, inclusive Employment Law judge Dec. 22, 2023
Carlos Jimenez, as an individual and on behalf of all employees similarly situated v. Tinco Sheet Metal Inc., and Does 1 through 50, inclusive Employment Law judge Dec. 8, 2023
Martha Martinez, individually and on behalf of all others similarly situated v. National Renal Care LLC, and Does 1 to 10 Employment Law judge Nov. 24, 2023
Jaime Ugarte and Julian Pineda, Individually and On Behalf of All Other Similarly Situated Employees v. S.P. Carpet Pros Inc., Home Depot USA Inc., J.W. Floor Covering Inc., and Does 2 through 100, inclusive Employment Law judge Oct. 6, 2023
Shannon Williams v. Labcorp Employer Services Inc., Labcorp Staffing Solutions Inc., Wellness Corporate Solutions LLC, and Does 4-10 Employment Law judge Sep. 22, 2023
Juan Barco, an individual; Julio Xolalpa, an individual; on behalf of themselves and all others similarly situated v. Kellytoy (USA) Inc., Jonathan Kelly, Hannah Kelly, and Does 1 through 20, inclusive Employment Law judge Aug. 18, 2023
Vincent Corea, individually and on behalf of others similarly situated v. KHRG Argyle LLC, Kimpton Hotel & Restaurant Group LLC, and Does 1 through 50, inclusive Employment Law judge Aug. 11, 2023
Maria Razo Viveros and Reyes Segura, as individuals and on behalf of all others similarly situated v. Mission Produce Inc., and Does 1 through 100 Employment Law judge Jul. 14, 2023
Express Messenger Systems Wage and Hour Cases Employment Law judge Jun. 30, 2023
Jimmy Maciel v. Shambaugh & Son L.P. Employment Law judge Jun. 16, 2023
Simon Dethrasavong, on behalf of himself and all others similarly situated or aggrieved v. Asi Computer Technologies Inc., and Does 1 through 100, inclusive Employment Law judge Jun. 9, 2023
Edgar Mata and Elvis Olivares v. Day-Lee Foods Inc. Employment Law judge May 5, 2023
Manuel I. Figueroa M.D., for and on behalf of himself and other persons similarly situated v. Molina Healthcare of California Inc. Contracts judge Apr. 21, 2023
Pedro Gonzalez, and on behalf of all others similarly situated v. Arms Trans Inc. dba Arms Logistics, and Does 1 through 50, inclusive Employment Law judge Apr. 21, 2023
Maria Del Socorro Jimenez, Elisa Lopez, Rosa Valdez, and Osiris Gonzalez, individually and on behalf of all others similarly situate v. El Proyecto Del Barrio Inc., and Does 1 through 25 Employment Law judge Mar. 17, 2023
Chetera Watson, an individual, on behalf of herself and all others similarly situated v. Liberty Mutual Group Inc., and Does 1 through 50, inclusive Employment Law judge Mar. 17, 2023
Andrei Lim, individually and on behalf of all others similarly situated v. Tokyo Teriyaki Corporation, and Does 1 to 100, inclusive Employment Law judge Feb. 17, 2023
Leticia Limon, individually, and on behalf of other members of the general public similarly situated v. Crestline Hotels & Resorts LLC, Barcelo Crestline Corporation, and Does 1 through 10, inclusive Employment Law judge Jan. 13, 2023
Edgar Rodriguez-Fonseca, an individual, on behalf of himself and all others similarly situated v. Herbert Malarkey Roofing Company and Does 1 through 100 Employment Law judge Oct. 14, 2022
Glorianne Mendoza, on behalf of herself, and others similarly situated, and the general public v. Aldi Inc., AI California LLC, and Does 1 through 50, inclusive Consumer Law judge Jul. 15, 2022
Express Messenger Systems Wage and Hour Cases Employment Law judge May 27, 2022
Eve Komesar v. City of Pasadena Constitutional Law judge Apr. 9, 2021
Camilla Cleese, an individual, and Matthew Bilinsky, an individual, on behalf of themselves and all others similarly situated v. MLT, LLC, a California limited liability company, May Ling Yu, an individual, Thomas Yu, an individual, Jay Roshan, an individual, Pemco, LLC, a California limited liability company, and Does 1 through 400, inclusive Contracts judge Apr. 24, 2020
Saundra Carter, et al. v. City of Los Angeles / Nicole Fahmie v. City of Los Angeles Civil Rights judge Aug. 11, 2017
Confidential Employment Law judge Feb. 4, 2006
Top Gun Ltd., an Oregon corporation v. Safeco Insurance Company Insurance judge Jul. 30, 2005
Migun Medical Instrument Co., Ltd. v. Migun Northwest District Contracts judge May 17, 2005
LeFevre Corporation v. Los Angeles Metropolitan Transportation Authority Real Property judge May 17, 2005
Scardina v. Bill Robertson & Sons Inc. dba Honda of Hollywood, 310 Motoring Inc. Personal Injury judge May 18, 2004
Darin Davis v. Newmar Corporation, Freightliner Custom Chassis Corporation, La Mesa R.V. Center Inc., Thor Credit Corporation Contracts judge Jan. 27, 2004
Jones Joyce Cline v. Majesty Management, et al. Employment Law judge Jan. 27, 2004
Confidential Personal Injury judge Dec. 30, 2003
Sisay Mekonnen v. Levine Property Management Personal Injury judge Dec. 2, 2003
Maria Granillo v. Deseret Industries Personal Injury judge Oct. 14, 2003
Hyun Soon Kim v. Tae Soo Jang, Linda Chang, Casual City Inc. Personal Injury judge Apr. 29, 2003
Helen Oh v. Jerry's Famous Deli, Lance Kuyper Personal Injury judge Feb. 25, 2003
International Payphone, Inc. et al. v. NSC Communications, et al. Torts judge Sep. 24, 2002
Ramon Yep Arvizu, Martha Yep v. Brooke Wilson, Globe Business Resources Personal Injury (Vehicular) judge Jul. 27, 2002
Michelle Rubin v. Rafael Valdez, Laura Valdez, Bernice Fiallos Personal Injury (Non-Vehicular) judge Jul. 6, 2002
Confidential Contracts judge Mar. 28, 2002
Confidential Torts judge Mar. 14, 2002
Magenta v. Whole Foods Market, Inc. Employment Law judge Jan. 19, 2002
Derek Arnett v. Southern California Edison Co. Employment Law judge Sep. 27, 2001
Sarah Chong v. Howard Lee dba Wilshire Law Office Attorneys judge Jun. 7, 2001
NewWest Mortgage Company v. Arthur Basile, et al. Employment Law judge May 31, 2001
Clara Lu Brandt v. Hagai Payes, Margo Payes Personal Injury (Non-Vehicular) judge Apr. 26, 2001
Lois DeArmond v. Michael Shanfeld, Shari Shanfeld Real Property judge Mar. 15, 2001
Confidential Personal Injury (Non-Vehicular) judge Nov. 2, 2000
Carlos Rojas v. Dotun Ogunyemi Personal Injury (Non-Vehicular) judge Aug. 5, 2000
Confidential Employment Law judge Jul. 6, 2000
Apodaca v. East Los Angeles Doctors Hospital Personal Injury (Non-Vehicular) judge Nov. 27, 1999
Luis Ricardo Guevara Mora v. Spectacor Management Group Personal Injury (Non-Vehicular) judge Jun. 26, 1999
Malik Singletary v. Pellerin Milnor Personal Injury (Non-Vehicular) judge Apr. 10, 1999
Khiobon Maso-Soto, a minor v. Cedars-Sinai Medical Center Personal Injury (Non-Vehicular) judge Mar. 20, 1999
Michael Ricci v. Herbert Spunt, et al. Business Law judge Mar. 6, 1999
Confidential Contracts judge Feb. 27, 1999
Confidential Contracts judge Feb. 27, 1999
Orthopaedic Solutions, Inc. v. California Orthopaedic and Sports Medicine Associates, Inc., et al. Business Law judge Oct. 3, 1998
Pasadena Community Development Commission v. David Kern, Nancy Kern, et al. Real Property judge Sep. 5, 1998
Byung Soon Lee and Byung Kook Lee v. Harold S. Cha; Kate Cha; Chuk Gu Cho and Myung Ja Cho Real Property judge Aug. 15, 1998
Confidential Real Property judge Apr. 11, 1998
McIlheron v. Daniel G. Thompson Personal Injury (Vehicular) judge Feb. 22, 1997
Salvatore Aveta and Miguel Carmona v. Familian Pipe & Supply Personal Injury (Vehicular) judge Dec. 7, 1996
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