Cynthia E. Fruchtman

Reported Transactions: Successfully prosecuted and defended multiple cases involving breach of contract, fraud, tort, real estate, partnership and control disputes; Won cases and injunctions against former employees for unfair competition, unfair business practices, and misappropriation of trade secrets and proprietary business information; Won judgments and obtained favorable settlements for business owners against unfair business practices, unfair competition, breach of contract and fraud; Successfully represented employers and employees in numerous litigation, arbitration and mediation matters against claims of wrongful termination, unlawful harassment, discrimination, wage and hour violations, exempt and independent contractor status, breach of contract and other workplace related issues; Favorably settled wage and hour class actions on behalf of employers; Counseled numerous employers and employees with respect to legal compliance, employment contracts, employee handbooks, audits, management training, sexual harassment training, HIPAA training, wage and hour issues, exempt status, independent contractor agreements, leaves of absence, disability, investigating and resolving complaints of discrimination and harassment and other workplace issues, litigation holds, substance abuse, discipline and terminations, downsizing and layoffs, claim avoidance, evidentiary hearings before agencies and court trials; Negotiated partnership, vendor, lease and sales agreements for business owners; Successfully prosecuted and defended construction defects cases; Favorably resolved an involuntary bailment action involving commercial property; Obtained fraud judgment against debtor in bankruptcy; Defeated preference claims in bankruptcy for manufacturers of goods; Successfully defended producer in arbitration of claim brought by Muhammad Ali for breach of contract, false light, interference with prospective economic advantage, and related business torts; Filed as amicus in the California Supreme Court regarding the appropriate standards for a court appointed guardian's powers; Served as arbitrator and mediator in many cases of the Los Angeles Superior Court.