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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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