William Doushkess, individually, and on behalf of a class of similarly situated individuals v. Ruchel Enterprises dba Pasadena Manor, a California corporation, et al.
Published: Dec. 29, 2012 | Result Date: Oct. 29, 2012 | Filing Date: Jan. 1, 1900 |Case number: BC436794 Settlement – $300,000
Court
L.A. Superior Central
Attorneys
Plaintiff
Raymond V. Zakari
(Zakari Law APC)
Stephen M. Harris
(Law Offices of Stephen M. Harris PC)
Defendant
Facts
A class of seniors resided at a residential care facility for the elderly in Pasadena. In 2007, the owner of the property sold the property and all the residents were required to move. None of the residents received any relocation compensation payments.
Contentions
PLAINTIFF'S CONTENTIONS:
Residents of the Pasadena Manor alleged they were entitled to relocation benefits pursuant to a Pasadena City Ordinance.
DEFENDANT'S CONTENTIONS:
Defendants claimed that the local ordinance did not apply, or, if it did, it was pre-empted by State law.
Result
The case settled at mediation for $300,000 ($100,000 for fees and costs; $200,000 for 69 seniors who filed a claim).
Other Information
FILING DATE: April 29, 2010.
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