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Jose Cabada

Principal

Jose Cabada is an experienced civil litigator who represents automotive dealerships and other businesses in commercial and employment-related disputes. He has a strong track record defending clients in matters involving breach of contract, wage and hour claims, discrimination, harassment, wrongful termination, and business torts. Jose’s practice spans both individual and class claims, and he regularly appears before state and federal courts throughout California.

In every case, Jose brings a pragmatic, solutions-oriented mindset, balancing legal risk with client priorities. He is deeply familiar with the unique legal challenges facing California employers, particularly in the automotive sector, and provides strategic counsel. 

Clients value Jose’s responsiveness, attention to detail, and ability to remain calm and focused under pressure. His commitment to delivering high-quality advocacy and clear communication has earned the confidence of both in-house counsel and business leaders.

Representative matters
  • Successfully obtained issue sanctions, on behalf of day care center, and eliminated all economic damages in case where Plaintiff alleged disability discrimination, wrongful termination and whistleblower retaliation. Thereafter secured summary adjudication on plaintiff’s claims pursuant to the Fair Employment and Housing Act. Sophia Perusset v. Tutor Time Learning Centers, LLC; No. 22TSCV06702
  • Successfully obtained summary adjudication for southern California hospital, where Plaintiff alleged discrimination, harassment, failure to accommodate and wrongful termination based on her refusal to comply with the COVID-19 vaccination mandate due to her alleged religious beliefs. Lilia Acevedo-Cosio v. PIH Health Hospital Whittier; No. 22NWCV00509
  • Obtained favorable decision for client by successfully arguing against joint employer liability before the Department of Industrial Relations Division of Labor Standards and Enforcement. Gamble v. Avitus Group; No. WC-CM-547163
  • Obtained a favorable arbitration award on behalf of client, a national retailer, where Claimant alleged (1) Harassment (2) Retaliation and (3) Wrongful Termination. LaTasha Jennings v. J.C. Penney Corporation; No 01-18-0001-1768
  • Obtained a unanimous jury verdict in the U.S. District Court – Central District of California before Honorable Fernando M. Olguin where Plaintiff alleged (1) Failure to Provide Reasonable Accommodations, Cal. Gov. Code § 12940 et seq.;(2) Failure to Engage in Good Faith Interactive Process, Cal. Gov. Code § 12940 et seq.;(3) Retaliation, Cal. Gov. Code § 12940;(4) Discrimination, Cal. Gov. Code § 12940;(5) Failure to Prevent Discrimination and Harassment, Cal. Gov. Code § 12940; and (6) Wrongful Termination in Violation of Public Policy against high end national gym and spa. Dashiell Kramer, an individual, Plaintiff, v. Equinox Holdings, Inc., a Delaware Corporation; and DOES 1 through 50, inclusive, Defendants; No. 2:20-cv-06169-FMO-JEM; United States District Court, C.D. California.
  • Obtained a unanimous jury verdict in the Superior Court of the State of California County of San Diego before Honorable Carolyn Caietti where Plaintiff alleged (1) Disability Discrimination; (2) Failure to Engage in the Interactive Process, (3) Failure to Accommodate Disability; (4) Retaliation and (5) Harassment against Car Dealership. Michael Ganatta v. JKC Palm Springs Automotive, Inc.; No. 37-2020-00028633-CU-WT-CTL
Bar Admissions

California (Bar No. 288952) 
U.S. District Court – Central District of California

Education
  • Juris Doctor, Whittier Law School
  • B.A., Political Science, California State University, Long Beach