Silver v. Pacific American Fish Co.

*690Opinion

MOSK, J.

INTRODUCTION

Michael Silver (Silver) filed a cross-complaint against Pacific American Fish Co., Inc., Paul Huh, and Peter Huh (collectively, Pacific) alleging claims arising out of an asset purchase agreement and a related employment agreement. Pacific responded by asserting, inter alia, lack of standing and judicial estoppel, each such defense based on Silver’s prior bankruptcy proceeding. The trial court bifurcated the trial on the standing and estoppel defenses and ruled in Pacific’s favor. Silver appeals from the adverse judgment on his cross-complaint.

A. Award of Attorney…