Legal Opinion
Patrick v. Alacer Corp.
California Court of Appeal
Decided November 16, 2011No. G044589PublishedCited by 6 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
Opinion
IKOLA, J.
We return to the long-running dispute regarding Alacer Corporation (Alacer), maker of the popular Emergen-C vitamin supplements. After company founder James W. “Jay” Patrick died in 2003, ample litigation ensued. Much involves Jay’s wife, plaintiff Ymelda T. Patrick, and her claim to Alacer stock held by his trust.
Plaintiff appeals from the judgment on her causes of action against Alacer, its directors, the trustees, and the trust beneficiaries. In a bifurcated declaratory relief cause of action, she asked the court to determine her community property interest in Alacer stock.…
2Cases cited14 opinions
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3Cited by6 opinions
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