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Eric B. Kingsley

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Partner
Labor & Employment
Kingsley & Kingsley APC

16133 Ventura Blvd #1200
Encino , CA 91436
Phone: (818) 990-8300
Fax: (818) 990-2903
Email: eric@kingsleylawyers.com

Loyola Law School; Los Angeles CA



Columns
Title Category Published
“Life finds a way:” Viking River six months out Labor/Employment, U.S. Supreme Court Dec. 12, 2022
Well, that didn’t take long - 35 days later and Viking may be irrelevant Constitutional Law, Labor/Employment Jul. 22, 2022
Get your motions for preliminary approval of wage and hour class action settlements approved the first time Labor/Employment, Torts/Personal Injury Jul. 13, 2022
The Viking victory is overstated and short-lived Labor/Employment Jun. 17, 2022
Florida flirts with fascism Constitutional Law, Contracts, Government Apr. 29, 2022
Prop 22 is in limbo as workers’ compensation provision deems bill unconstitutional Labor/Employment Aug. 25, 2021
Uber, Lyft drivers: employees... at least until November Labor/Employment Aug. 12, 2020
Lessons from the border Immigration Jul. 25, 2019
Bill aims to rein in the dark side of forced arbitration Government, Labor/Employment Mar. 12, 2019
By looking at this column readers agree to arbitrate everything Alternative Dispute Resolution, Civil Litigation, U.S. Supreme Court Nov. 16, 2018
Acting AG Matthew Whitaker: religious tests and Marbury v Madison Constitutional Law, Government, U.S. Supreme Court Nov. 13, 2018
Ruling may slow down expanding gig economy California Supreme Court, Labor/Employment, Civil Litigation Jul. 18, 2018
After Epic Systems, you can almost hear the vibranium humming California Courts of Appeal, Labor/Employment, Civil Litigation, U.S. Supreme Court May 29, 2018
Poland’s Holocaust speech law could have broad effects Civil Rights, Constitutional Law, Government, International Law Feb. 22, 2018
Let’s talk about a ‘hybrid’ worker 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals, Labor/Employment Feb. 14, 2018
Defend the First Amendment, even when it hurts to do so Civil Rights, Constitutional Law, Government Oct. 17, 2017
The president versus the judiciary Government Feb. 9, 2017
May the best act win: FAA vs. NLRA Labor/Employment, U.S. Supreme Court Jan. 21, 2017
First Amendment in Trump's cross-hairs Constitutional Law, Government Dec. 2, 2016
Ding, dong the Witch is dying Labor/Employment, U.S. Supreme Court Aug. 26, 2016
Tyson Trumps Dukes Labor/Employment, U.S. Supreme Court Mar. 25, 2016
The coming fight to replace Scalia Judges and Judiciary, U.S. Supreme Court Feb. 18, 2016
Will the court follow Scalia or Holmes? U.S. Supreme Court Oct. 29, 2015
Can a headless class move forward? Labor/Employment Jun. 5, 2015
Gentry was humanely, deliberately put to bed California Supreme Court, Labor/Employment, Letters Jul. 8, 2014
Wage and hour rulings have plaintiff-friendly implications 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals, California Supreme Court, Labor/Employment Jun. 28, 2014
PAGA should reign as Gentry goes quietly into the night California Supreme Court, Labor/Employment, U.S. Supreme Court Apr. 8, 2014
Minimum wage hike: The sky is not falling Labor/Employment Sep. 24, 2013
Amending the FAA essential to 'effectively vindicate' rights Labor/Employment, U.S. Supreme Court Jul. 30, 2013
Imaginary rulings at the US high court Labor/Employment, U.S. Supreme Court Apr. 24, 2013
Voting rights and arbitration at the US high court Labor/Employment, U.S. Supreme Court Mar. 7, 2013
Binders full of platitudes Government, Labor/Employment Oct. 23, 2012
High stakes in November election for the federal bench Government, Judges and Judiciary Sep. 26, 2012
Be careful what you wish for Labor/Employment, U.S. Supreme Court Jul. 27, 2012
Supreme Court: an inside look at oral arguments, pt. 2 Law Practice Apr. 26, 2012
Supreme Court: an inside look at oral arguments, pt. 1 Law Practice, U.S. Supreme Court Apr. 25, 2012
Titanic: one hundred years later, what has changed? Corporate Apr. 10, 2012
Collateral estoppel: Benefits of class certification denials may be elusive Civil Litigation, U.S. Supreme Court Jan. 24, 2012
NLRB class action ruling gives employers reason to pause Labor/Employment Jan. 12, 2012
The end of an era: Meal break case finally heard by state Supreme Court California Supreme Court, Labor/Employment Nov. 11, 2011
Advice could hurt employers in litigation Books, Letters, Civil Litigation Oct. 27, 2011
9th Circuit says no to 'picking off’ class members 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals, Civil Litigation Aug. 16, 2011
Arbitrations may not kill class actions after all Labor/Employment, U.S. Supreme Court Jul. 19, 2011
State Supreme Court Needs to Calendar Meal Break Case Now 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals, California Supreme Court, Labor/Employment May 20, 2011
Congress Needs to Amend the Federal Arbitration Act Administrative/Regulatory, Government, Labor/Employment May 5, 2011
Triangle Shirtwaist Co. Fire 100 Years Later: Government Can Be the Solution Government, Labor/Employment Mar. 26, 2011
Don’t Break Out the Champagne Yet Labor/Employment Mar. 23, 2011
Seller Beware: Standing Requirements in Consumer Cases Corporate Feb. 2, 2011
Kirby Your Enthusiasm: The Issue of Attorney Fees in Wage and Hour Litigation Dec. 1, 2010
The Death Of Wage and Hour Class Actions Labor/Employment Oct. 14, 2010
'We are a Nation of Immigrants' Immigration, Letters May 11, 2010
The Future of Class Action Arbitrations Labor/Employment, U.S. Supreme Court May 11, 2010
The Tricky Business of Class Action Settlements Civil Litigation May 4, 2010
Opinion Poll Issues Flawed Results Civil Litigation Mar. 25, 2010
Law Is Too Harsh on Class Counsel Feb. 26, 2010

Verdicts & Settlements
Case Name Topic Role Published
Shelton Harper, an individual, on behalf of himself and others similarly situated v. San Mar Properties Inc., and Does 1 through 50, inclusive Employment Law Plaintiff 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 Plaintiff May 10, 2024
Ingrid Hansen-Schoolderman, an individual, on behalf of herself and others similarly situated. Southern Monterey County Memorial Hospital, and Does 1 thru 50, inclusive Employment Law Plaintiff May 10, 2024
Robert Dell, an individual, on behalf of himself and others similarly situated v. NRC Environmental Services Inc., and Does 1 thru 50, inclusive Employment Law Plaintiff Apr. 26, 2024
Grant Westbrook, an individual, on behalf of himself and others similarly situated v. C.L.M.P Ltd. and Does 1 thru 50, inclusive Employment Law Plaintiff Apr. 5, 2024
Keenan Patton, an individual, on behalf of himself and others similarly situated v. Skyler Electric Co. Inc., and Does 1 thru 50, inclusive Employment Law Plaintiff Feb. 2, 2024
Gildardo Mota Stevens, an individual, on behalf of herself and others similarly situated v. Purple Eagle LLC, and Does 1 thru 50, inclusive Employment Law Plaintiff Dec. 8, 2023
Gabriel Gomez, an individual, on behalf of the State of California, as a private attorney general; Baron Quiros, an individiual, on behalf of himself and others similarly situated v. Wahid of Pennsylvania, and Does 1 thru 50, inclusive Employment Law Plaintiff Sep. 29, 2023
Dangelo Randle-Tatum, an individual, on behalf of himself and others similarly situated v. Hopdoddy Burger Bar Inc., and Does 1 thru 50, inclusive Employment Law Plaintiff Sep. 22, 2023
Martin Martinez Soto v. O Reilly Auto Enterprises, LLC, et al. Consumer Law Plaintiff Jun. 2, 2023
Victor Sanchez, an individual, on behalf of himself and other similarly situated v. Mass Movement Inc., and Does 1 thru 50, inclusive Employment Law Plaintiff Aug. 5, 2022
Shaun Baskerville; Jonathan Davis; Caesar Juarez, on behalf of themselves, all others similarly situated, and the general public v. Prompt Delivery Inc. dba Southern California Messengers, Amazon Logistics Inc., and Does 1 through 20, inclusive Employment Law Plaintiff Jul. 29, 2022
Paniani Taafua v. Quantum Global Technologies LLC Consumer Law Plaintiff Jul. 15, 2022
Patrick Raj, an individual, on behalf of himself and others similarly situated v. First Transit Inc., and Does 1 through 50, inclusive Consumer Law Plaintiff Jul. 15, 2022
Robert Kincheloe v. American Airlines Inc. Employment Law Plaintiff Jul. 1, 2022
Jose Urena, an individual, on behalf of himself and others similarly situated v. Central California Almond Growers Association Employment Law Plaintiff Oct. 15, 2021
Hector Salazar, an individual, on behalf of himself and others similarly situated v. Creative Ceilings Inc., and Does 1 thru 50, inclusive Employment Law Plaintiff Mar. 12, 2021
Aide S. Hernandez Ramirez, an individual, on behalf of herself and others similarly situated v. FHC Property Management LLC, and Does 1 thru 50, inclusive Employment Law Plaintiff Jan. 8, 2021
Rafael Marquez Amaro, Jesus Alarcon Urzua, on behalf of themselves and others similarly situated v. Gerawan Farming Inc., Gerawan Farming Partners Inc., and Does 1-10, inclusive Employment Law Plaintiff Nov. 13, 2020
Eric Felix, an individual, on behalf of himself and others similarly situated v. WM. Bolthouse Farms, Inc. Consumer Law Plaintiff Mar. 27, 2020
Maria Bobadilla, an individual, on behalf of herself and others similarly situated v. Henley Restaurants Inc., and Does 1 to 50, inclusive Employment Law Plaintiff Jan. 19, 2018
Leia Gonzales v. Marias Holdings Corp., and Does 1 to 50 Labor Law Plaintiff Jul. 14, 2017
Justin Kim, an individual, on behalf of himself, all others similarly situated v. Reins International California Inc., and Does 1 through 50, inclusive Employment Law Plaintiff Sep. 3, 2016
Nicholas Selbe, Daniel Ghyczy, Makaela O'Connell, and Anniya Louis on behalf of themselves and others similarly situated v. Peak Campus Management LLC Employment Law Plaintiff Jun. 4, 2016
Jessica Aparicio, on behalf of herself and others similarly situated v. Abercrombie & Fitch Stores Inc., and Does 1 through 50, inclusive Employment Law Plaintiff Jan. 23, 2016
Mark Zeller, Elayna Garcia Freiberg, and Joan Warren, on behalf of themselves and other similarly situated v. E&J Gallo, Constellation Brands, Inc., Constellation Wines U.S., Inc., and Does 1 through 50, inclusive Consumer Law Plaintiff Feb. 11, 2012
Benigno Bacolores v. Four Seasons Hotels Ltd. Employment Law Plaintiff Feb. 28, 2009
Juanita Wynne v. McCormick & Schmick's Seafood Restaurants Inc. Employment Law Plaintiff Oct. 25, 2008
Mark Harrison et al. v. Islands Restaurants L.P., Employment Law Plaintiff Apr. 14, 2007
Canale v. AutoNation, Inc. Employment Law Plaintiff Feb. 3, 2007
Dawnise R. Harms v. County of Los Angeles, David S. Shoemaker, David M. Seller Personal Injury Plaintiff Apr. 20, 2004
Confidential Employment Law Plaintiff Nov. 16, 2003
Christopher Ramirez v. Television.Com Inc., et al. Employment Law Plaintiff Dec. 17, 2002
Confidential Employment Law Plaintiff Dec. 4, 2001
Confidential Personal Injury (Non-Vehicular) Plaintiff Sep. 4, 2001
John DiLullo and Danielle Stokes v. Thomas C. Skouros Personal Injury (Vehicular) Plaintiff Jul. 29, 2000
Superior Electronics Group v. David Badoud Employment Law Plaintiff Mar. 13, 1999
Title Category Published
“Life finds a way:” Viking River six months out Labor/Employment, U.S. Supreme Court Dec. 12, 2022
Well, that didn’t take long - 35 days later and Viking may be irrelevant Constitutional Law, Labor/Employment Jul. 22, 2022
Get your motions for preliminary approval of wage and hour class action settlements approved the first time Labor/Employment, Torts/Personal Injury Jul. 13, 2022
The Viking victory is overstated and short-lived Labor/Employment Jun. 17, 2022
Florida flirts with fascism Constitutional Law, Contracts, Government Apr. 29, 2022
Prop 22 is in limbo as workers’ compensation provision deems bill unconstitutional Labor/Employment Aug. 25, 2021
Uber, Lyft drivers: employees... at least until November Labor/Employment Aug. 12, 2020
Lessons from the border Immigration Jul. 25, 2019
Bill aims to rein in the dark side of forced arbitration Government, Labor/Employment Mar. 12, 2019
By looking at this column readers agree to arbitrate everything Alternative Dispute Resolution, Civil Litigation, U.S. Supreme Court Nov. 16, 2018
Acting AG Matthew Whitaker: religious tests and Marbury v Madison Constitutional Law, Government, U.S. Supreme Court Nov. 13, 2018
Ruling may slow down expanding gig economy California Supreme Court, Labor/Employment, Civil Litigation Jul. 18, 2018
After Epic Systems, you can almost hear the vibranium humming California Courts of Appeal, Labor/Employment, Civil Litigation, U.S. Supreme Court May 29, 2018
Poland’s Holocaust speech law could have broad effects Civil Rights, Constitutional Law, Government, International Law Feb. 22, 2018
Let’s talk about a ‘hybrid’ worker 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals, Labor/Employment Feb. 14, 2018
Defend the First Amendment, even when it hurts to do so Civil Rights, Constitutional Law, Government Oct. 17, 2017
The president versus the judiciary Government Feb. 9, 2017
May the best act win: FAA vs. NLRA Labor/Employment, U.S. Supreme Court Jan. 21, 2017
First Amendment in Trump's cross-hairs Constitutional Law, Government Dec. 2, 2016
Ding, dong the Witch is dying Labor/Employment, U.S. Supreme Court Aug. 26, 2016
Tyson Trumps Dukes Labor/Employment, U.S. Supreme Court Mar. 25, 2016
The coming fight to replace Scalia Judges and Judiciary, U.S. Supreme Court Feb. 18, 2016
Will the court follow Scalia or Holmes? U.S. Supreme Court Oct. 29, 2015
Can a headless class move forward? Labor/Employment Jun. 5, 2015
Gentry was humanely, deliberately put to bed California Supreme Court, Labor/Employment, Letters Jul. 8, 2014
Wage and hour rulings have plaintiff-friendly implications 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals, California Supreme Court, Labor/Employment Jun. 28, 2014
PAGA should reign as Gentry goes quietly into the night California Supreme Court, Labor/Employment, U.S. Supreme Court Apr. 8, 2014
Minimum wage hike: The sky is not falling Labor/Employment Sep. 24, 2013
Amending the FAA essential to 'effectively vindicate' rights Labor/Employment, U.S. Supreme Court Jul. 30, 2013
Imaginary rulings at the US high court Labor/Employment, U.S. Supreme Court Apr. 24, 2013
Voting rights and arbitration at the US high court Labor/Employment, U.S. Supreme Court Mar. 7, 2013
Binders full of platitudes Government, Labor/Employment Oct. 23, 2012
High stakes in November election for the federal bench Government, Judges and Judiciary Sep. 26, 2012
Be careful what you wish for Labor/Employment, U.S. Supreme Court Jul. 27, 2012
Supreme Court: an inside look at oral arguments, pt. 2 Law Practice Apr. 26, 2012
Supreme Court: an inside look at oral arguments, pt. 1 Law Practice, U.S. Supreme Court Apr. 25, 2012
Titanic: one hundred years later, what has changed? Corporate Apr. 10, 2012
Collateral estoppel: Benefits of class certification denials may be elusive Civil Litigation, U.S. Supreme Court Jan. 24, 2012
NLRB class action ruling gives employers reason to pause Labor/Employment Jan. 12, 2012
The end of an era: Meal break case finally heard by state Supreme Court California Supreme Court, Labor/Employment Nov. 11, 2011
Advice could hurt employers in litigation Books, Letters, Civil Litigation Oct. 27, 2011
9th Circuit says no to 'picking off’ class members 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals, Civil Litigation Aug. 16, 2011
Arbitrations may not kill class actions after all Labor/Employment, U.S. Supreme Court Jul. 19, 2011
State Supreme Court Needs to Calendar Meal Break Case Now 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals, California Supreme Court, Labor/Employment May 20, 2011
Congress Needs to Amend the Federal Arbitration Act Administrative/Regulatory, Government, Labor/Employment May 5, 2011
Triangle Shirtwaist Co. Fire 100 Years Later: Government Can Be the Solution Government, Labor/Employment Mar. 26, 2011
Don’t Break Out the Champagne Yet Labor/Employment Mar. 23, 2011
Seller Beware: Standing Requirements in Consumer Cases Corporate Feb. 2, 2011
Kirby Your Enthusiasm: The Issue of Attorney Fees in Wage and Hour Litigation Dec. 1, 2010
The Death Of Wage and Hour Class Actions Labor/Employment Oct. 14, 2010
'We are a Nation of Immigrants' Immigration, Letters May 11, 2010
The Future of Class Action Arbitrations Labor/Employment, U.S. Supreme Court May 11, 2010
The Tricky Business of Class Action Settlements Civil Litigation May 4, 2010
Opinion Poll Issues Flawed Results Civil Litigation Mar. 25, 2010
Law Is Too Harsh on Class Counsel Feb. 26, 2010
Case Name Topic Role Published
Shelton Harper, an individual, on behalf of himself and others similarly situated v. San Mar Properties Inc., and Does 1 through 50, inclusive Employment Law Plaintiff 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 Plaintiff May 10, 2024
Ingrid Hansen-Schoolderman, an individual, on behalf of herself and others similarly situated. Southern Monterey County Memorial Hospital, and Does 1 thru 50, inclusive Employment Law Plaintiff May 10, 2024
Robert Dell, an individual, on behalf of himself and others similarly situated v. NRC Environmental Services Inc., and Does 1 thru 50, inclusive Employment Law Plaintiff Apr. 26, 2024
Grant Westbrook, an individual, on behalf of himself and others similarly situated v. C.L.M.P Ltd. and Does 1 thru 50, inclusive Employment Law Plaintiff Apr. 5, 2024
Keenan Patton, an individual, on behalf of himself and others similarly situated v. Skyler Electric Co. Inc., and Does 1 thru 50, inclusive Employment Law Plaintiff Feb. 2, 2024
Gildardo Mota Stevens, an individual, on behalf of herself and others similarly situated v. Purple Eagle LLC, and Does 1 thru 50, inclusive Employment Law Plaintiff Dec. 8, 2023
Gabriel Gomez, an individual, on behalf of the State of California, as a private attorney general; Baron Quiros, an individiual, on behalf of himself and others similarly situated v. Wahid of Pennsylvania, and Does 1 thru 50, inclusive Employment Law Plaintiff Sep. 29, 2023
Dangelo Randle-Tatum, an individual, on behalf of himself and others similarly situated v. Hopdoddy Burger Bar Inc., and Does 1 thru 50, inclusive Employment Law Plaintiff Sep. 22, 2023
Martin Martinez Soto v. O Reilly Auto Enterprises, LLC, et al. Consumer Law Plaintiff Jun. 2, 2023
Victor Sanchez, an individual, on behalf of himself and other similarly situated v. Mass Movement Inc., and Does 1 thru 50, inclusive Employment Law Plaintiff Aug. 5, 2022
Shaun Baskerville; Jonathan Davis; Caesar Juarez, on behalf of themselves, all others similarly situated, and the general public v. Prompt Delivery Inc. dba Southern California Messengers, Amazon Logistics Inc., and Does 1 through 20, inclusive Employment Law Plaintiff Jul. 29, 2022
Paniani Taafua v. Quantum Global Technologies LLC Consumer Law Plaintiff Jul. 15, 2022
Patrick Raj, an individual, on behalf of himself and others similarly situated v. First Transit Inc., and Does 1 through 50, inclusive Consumer Law Plaintiff Jul. 15, 2022
Robert Kincheloe v. American Airlines Inc. Employment Law Plaintiff Jul. 1, 2022
Jose Urena, an individual, on behalf of himself and others similarly situated v. Central California Almond Growers Association Employment Law Plaintiff Oct. 15, 2021
Hector Salazar, an individual, on behalf of himself and others similarly situated v. Creative Ceilings Inc., and Does 1 thru 50, inclusive Employment Law Plaintiff Mar. 12, 2021
Aide S. Hernandez Ramirez, an individual, on behalf of herself and others similarly situated v. FHC Property Management LLC, and Does 1 thru 50, inclusive Employment Law Plaintiff Jan. 8, 2021
Rafael Marquez Amaro, Jesus Alarcon Urzua, on behalf of themselves and others similarly situated v. Gerawan Farming Inc., Gerawan Farming Partners Inc., and Does 1-10, inclusive Employment Law Plaintiff Nov. 13, 2020
Eric Felix, an individual, on behalf of himself and others similarly situated v. WM. Bolthouse Farms, Inc. Consumer Law Plaintiff Mar. 27, 2020
Maria Bobadilla, an individual, on behalf of herself and others similarly situated v. Henley Restaurants Inc., and Does 1 to 50, inclusive Employment Law Plaintiff Jan. 19, 2018
Leia Gonzales v. Marias Holdings Corp., and Does 1 to 50 Labor Law Plaintiff Jul. 14, 2017
Justin Kim, an individual, on behalf of himself, all others similarly situated v. Reins International California Inc., and Does 1 through 50, inclusive Employment Law Plaintiff Sep. 3, 2016
Nicholas Selbe, Daniel Ghyczy, Makaela O'Connell, and Anniya Louis on behalf of themselves and others similarly situated v. Peak Campus Management LLC Employment Law Plaintiff Jun. 4, 2016
Jessica Aparicio, on behalf of herself and others similarly situated v. Abercrombie & Fitch Stores Inc., and Does 1 through 50, inclusive Employment Law Plaintiff Jan. 23, 2016
Mark Zeller, Elayna Garcia Freiberg, and Joan Warren, on behalf of themselves and other similarly situated v. E&J Gallo, Constellation Brands, Inc., Constellation Wines U.S., Inc., and Does 1 through 50, inclusive Consumer Law Plaintiff Feb. 11, 2012
Benigno Bacolores v. Four Seasons Hotels Ltd. Employment Law Plaintiff Feb. 28, 2009
Juanita Wynne v. McCormick & Schmick's Seafood Restaurants Inc. Employment Law Plaintiff Oct. 25, 2008
Mark Harrison et al. v. Islands Restaurants L.P., Employment Law Plaintiff Apr. 14, 2007
Canale v. AutoNation, Inc. Employment Law Plaintiff Feb. 3, 2007
Dawnise R. Harms v. County of Los Angeles, David S. Shoemaker, David M. Seller Personal Injury Plaintiff Apr. 20, 2004
Confidential Employment Law Plaintiff Nov. 16, 2003
Christopher Ramirez v. Television.Com Inc., et al. Employment Law Plaintiff Dec. 17, 2002
Confidential Employment Law Plaintiff Dec. 4, 2001
Confidential Personal Injury (Non-Vehicular) Plaintiff Sep. 4, 2001
John DiLullo and Danielle Stokes v. Thomas C. Skouros Personal Injury (Vehicular) Plaintiff Jul. 29, 2000
Superior Electronics Group v. David Badoud Employment Law Plaintiff Mar. 13, 1999