Legal Question in Civil Litigation in California

Enforcing judgment against former employer

Won CA labor board hearing for unpaid final wages (Jan. 2002). Awarded unpaid wages+30 days penalties+interest. Former employer has not paid. Obtained paper from superior court indicating judgment entered. I think my next step is to fill out a writ of execution and present to sheriff. (Former employer has a restaurant. Would have sheriff place a keeper). Per CA labor code 206b, am I entitled to treble amount? Can I seek additional penalties for former employer wilfully and intentionally not paying judgment? Do I complete the writ of execution or is there an application for this that needs to be completed first? Do I also need to complete a civil cover sheet? And, do i also need to complete a memoradum of costs after judgment (to get reimbursed for sheriff, court fees, etc)? Have been unable to get any kind of assistance from the courts. Would like to handle this by myself, if possible, and avoid attorney fees. Thank you for you time.


Asked on 6/05/02, 1:41 am

3 Answers from Attorneys
Martin Lathrop Russakow, Ryan & Johnson

Re: Enforcing judgment against former employer

Go forward with the writ and take it from there. Sounds like you are doing a good job thus far on your own. You ask a number of questions that I will not answer because of time constraints but you are certanly going about the collection correctly. I recommend you spend some time in your local law library to research any further questions.

Good job, good luck and thank you for your inquiry-Martin

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Answered on 6/12/02, 4:51 pm
Larry Rothman Larry Rothman & Associates

Re: Enforcing judgment against former employer

I would be happy to assist you either on a contingency or hourly depnding on whatg you want. If you fax me your documentation to 714 363 0229, I will discuss your options without charge.

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Answered on 6/05/02, 8:20 pm
Khachik Akhkashian Diamond, Burt & AKhkashian, LLP

Re: Enforcing judgment against former employer

Wow, you have many questions that cannot be answered in a single post.

I dont mean this to evade your question, it would be a bit voluminous to completely answer your question.

I would be willing to discuss this matter with you if you would like.

There are other techniques and strategies to execute on a judgement, and would be willing to explore them with you.

Khach "Catch" Akhkashian

(213) 384-2220

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Answered on 6/11/02, 6:09 pm


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