Hon. H. Chester Horn, Jr.
Judge of the Los Angeles Superior Court (Ret.)
Mediator • Arbitrator • Discovery Referee
About Judge Horn
Hon. H. Chester Horn, Jr. (Ret.) is an esteemed jurist who has devoted his career to public service. He served as a judge of the Los Angeles Superior Court for 21 years and presided over countless noteworthy and complex cases during his tenure.
Judge Horn's legal career began in 1972 when he earned his law degree from UCLA School of Law. Upon graduating, he joined the California Department of Justice and quickly established himself as a skilled attorney, gaining a reputation for his ability to navigate the intricacies of complex civil litigation in both state and federal courts. As Deputy Attorney General for the Antitrust Section, Judge Horn was heavily involved in several high-profile cases. In particular, he was lead counsel in California v. American Stores challenging the merger of two large supermarket chains in Southern California. The case resulted in the U.S. Supreme Court’s first opinion allowing a state to enjoin a merger affecting interstate commerce. [California v. American Stores Co. 495 U.S. 271 (1990).] As lead trial counsel, he represented governmental purchasers and California consumers in multi-district, treble damage, class action lawsuits resulting in large multimillion dollar settlements. In many of these cases, he served on executive committees appointed by the United States District Courts to manage the litigation alongside other class representatives.
AREAS OF SPECIALIZATION
- Antitrust
- Asbestos Litigation
- Business & Commercial Contract
- Charitable Trust and Non-Profits
- Civil Rights
- Class Actions
- Complex Litigation
- Insurance
- Landlord-Tenant and Habitability
- Medical Malpractice
- Multi-District Litigation
- Personal Injury
- Probate, Estates and Trusts
- Unlawful Detainer
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