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Labor/Employment

Nov. 11, 2025

Client files disputes fuel delays in attorney vs. attorney lawsuit

Discovery in Traci Hinden's wrongful termination and fee suit against Jaurigue Law Group has stalled for months as both sides trade accusations over privilege, delay and misuse of client documents.

Client files disputes fuel delays in attorney vs. attorney lawsuit
Los Angeles County Superior Court Judge Rupert A. Byrdsong

A wrongful termination dispute between plaintiff's attorney Traci M. Hinden and her former firm, Jaurigue Law Group, has stalled amid months of discovery conflict, as both sides accuse each other of delay and using questionable tactics over information tied to clients and alleged unpaid fees.

Hinden's counsel at Employee Justice Legal Group PC on Monday said discovery has been slowed by ethical concerns over revealing client confidences, arguing that some files can't b...

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