APPLICATION FOR ADMISSION PRO HAC VICE OF JULIE A. CILIA
(CRC, rule 9.40)
TENTATIVE RULING: Judgment Creditors / Defendants Standard General, L.P., Standard General Master Fund, L.P., and P. Standard General Ltd.’s Application for Admission Pro Hac Vice is CONTINUED to Aug. 7, 2019 at 8:30 a.m. in Department 94. OPPOSITION: None filed as of July 7, 2019
ANALYSIS:
I. Background
On May 7, 2015, Plaintiff Dov Darney (a former president and CEO of American Apparel, Inc.) (“Plaintiff”) brought the instant action for defamation and false light, among other claims, against Defendants Standard General, L.P., Standard General Master Fund, L.P., and P. Standard General Ltd. (collectively, “Defendants” or “Judgment Creditors”). The action, however, was dismissed pursuant to a grant of Defendants’ special motion to strike on September 30, 2015. A judgment was subsequently entered for attorney’s fees and costs. After the judgment was appealed and affirmed, Judgment Creditors have been attempti
Type
Defamation (Slander/Libel) (General Jurisdiction)
Status
Other Judgment 09/25/2017
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APPLICATION FOR ADMISSION PRO HAC VICE OF JULIE A. CILIA
(CRC, rule 9.40)
TENTATIVE RULING: Judgment Creditors / Defendants Standard General, L.P., Standard General Master Fund, L.P., and P. Standard General Ltd.’s Application for Admission Pro Hac Vice is CONTINUED to Aug. 7, 2019 at 8:30 a.m. in Department 94. OPPOSITION: None filed as of July 7, 2019
ANALYSIS:
I. Background
On May 7, 2015, Plaintiff Dov Darney (a former president and CEO of American Apparel, Inc.) (“Plaintiff”) brought the instant action for defamation and false light, among other claims, against Defendants Standard General, L.P., Standard General Master Fund, L.P., and P. Standard General Ltd. (collectively, “Defendants” or “Judgment Creditors”). The action, however, was dismissed pursuant to a grant of Defendants’ special motion to strike on September 30, 2015. A judgment was subsequently entered for attorney’s fees and costs. After the judgment was appealed and affirmed, Judgment Creditors have been attempti