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Johanna Ong's practice focuses on complex commercial litigation as well as employment litigation and counseling.  She has handled cases involving: claims of commercial breach of contract, class actions, business torts, violations of the federal RICO act, Federal False Claims Act, California Business & Professions Code § 17200, employment discrimination, harassment, retaliation, California wage and hour laws, Family Medical Leave Act, and ERISA.

Johanna's clients have included Parmalat SpA, Washington Mutual, GMAC Mortgage Company, The Walt Disney Company, News Corporation, Fox Broadcasting Company, Izumi, Parsons Corporation and Carlson Wagonlit Travel.

Currently representing Dr. Enrico Bondi, as administrator of Parmalat SpA and other affiliated entities in extraordinary administration, in billion dollar lawsuit against Bank of America.

Represented GMAC Mortgage Company in a $30 million dispute over alleged breach of loan servicing obligations and obtained defense verdict after bench trial. 

Represented Zurich Insurance Company in a $20 million breach of contract suit brought by a Silver Street Pictures, a production company headed by Martin Landau and Richard Abramson.  Obtained defense verdict in jury trial. 

Represented News Corporation in a multi-million dollar complaint brought by executives alleging fraud, breach of fiduciary duty, breach of contract, and tortious interference.   Obtained dismissal of complaint by motion.

Represented ASSI Super Inc. and Korean Farm Inc. in complaint alleging consumer fraud violations.  Obtained dismissal of complaint by motion.

Represented Parsons Corporation in a multi-million dollar complaint against alleging violations of the Federal False Claims Act.  Obtained dismissal of complaint by motion.

Represented Texaco Oil Company in suit alleging race and national origin discrimination, retaliation, and wrongful termination in violation of public policy.  Obtained dismissal of complaint by motion.

Represented major university in lawsuit alleging discrimination based on sex and marital status.  Obtained dismissal of complaint by motion. 

Represented major university in lawsuit alleging sex discrimination and harassment.  Obtained dismissal of complaint by motion. 

Represented major university in lawsuit alleging breach of a finder's fee contract, seeking several millions of dollars in damages, against university.  Obtained dismissal of complaint by motion.