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Litigation

May 11, 2017

Mistrial, sexism, fraud part of cross examination testimony in JAMS case

As his attorney wound up his case claiming fraud and false advertising by JAMS and one of its neutrals, venture capitalist Kevin Kinsella testified that he believed the private judge he hired to handle his divorce, retired appellate justice Sheila P. Sonenshine, not only fabricated her business experience but harbored a gender bias against him and colluded with his wife's attorney.

By Andy Serbe
Daily Journal Staff Writer

SAN DIEGO - Winding down his case claiming fraud and false advertising against JAMS and one of its neutrals, venture capitalist Kevin Kinsella testified he believed the private judge he hired to handle his divorce, retired appellate justice Sheila P. Sonenshine, fabricated her business experience, harbored a gender bias and colluded with his wife's attorney.

Under intense cross-examination Wedne...

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