Ernest Packaging Solutions, the family-owned Los Angeles packaging company, has been named in a mix of lawsuits between 2021 and 2026, including a federal employment discrimination case in Texas, a trade secrets suit brought by competitor Veritiv Landsberg, a wrongful termination claim, and a wage-and-hour class action. The company has also appeared as a plaintiff, winning a default judgment in a collections case against a former customer. Here’s where each matter stands.
Veritiv Landsberg Trade Secrets Suit
The most active case against Ernest Packaging was filed on October 24, 2025, in the Central District of California. Veritiv Landsberg sued Anthony Mora, Jon Kemmer, and Ernest Packaging Solutions under the Defend Trade Secrets Act of 2016, alleging misappropriation of trade secrets.1PACER Monitor. Veritiv Landsberg v. Anthony Mora et al.
Veritiv moved for emergency relief almost immediately. On October 30, 2025, the court entered a stipulated preliminary injunction barring Mora, and anyone acting with him, from possessing, using, or disclosing Veritiv’s trade secrets and confidential information. The injunction stays in effect pending trial or further order.1PACER Monitor. Veritiv Landsberg v. Anthony Mora et al.
Ernest Packaging opposed Veritiv’s initial request for a temporary restraining order and later sought sanctions against Veritiv. Judge James V. Selna denied the sanctions motion in April 2026.2CourtListener. Veritiv Landsberg v. Anthony Mora A jury trial is set for March 16, 2027. Discovery runs through the end of 2026, and settlement talks must conclude by January 2027.1PACER Monitor. Veritiv Landsberg v. Anthony Mora et al.
Alvarez Wage-and-Hour Class Action
On March 4, 2026, Carlos Alvarez filed a class action in Los Angeles County Superior Court on behalf of himself and other similarly situated employees. The case is styled as a class or collective action, and an initial status conference is scheduled for August 10, 2026.3LA County Superior Court. Carlos Alvarez vs. Ernest Packaging The specific wage-and-hour violations alleged are not detailed in the publicly available filings at this stage.
Pittler Wrongful Termination Suit
Kenneth A. Pittler filed a wrongful termination lawsuit against Ernest Packaging on December 19, 2025, in the Los Angeles County Superior Court at the Stanley Mosk Courthouse. The case is classified as a labor and employment matter.4UniCourt. Kenneth A. Pittler vs. Ernest Packaging Court records do not yet show the specific allegations behind the termination claim or any rulings.5UniCourt. Kenneth A. Pittler vs. Ernest Packaging
Reed Employment Discrimination Case
Josephine Reed sued Ernest Packaging in June 2021 in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Texas. The case was filed under civil rights and job discrimination statutes and assigned to Judge Charles Eskridge.6PACER Monitor. Reed v. Ernest Packaging Solutions
In June 2023, Judge Eskridge denied Ernest Packaging’s motion for summary judgment, allowing Reed’s claims to go forward, and ordered the parties to confer about settlement and file a joint status report. The most recent available docket entries show pretrial deadlines and the docket call abated, which generally signals that settlement or other resolution efforts are underway.6PACER Monitor. Reed v. Ernest Packaging Solutions
Collections Suit Against Jackie’s Cookie Connection
Not every case has Ernest Packaging on the defense side. In October 2018, the company filed a collections case against Jackie’s Cookie Connection LLC in the Los Angeles County Superior Court. The defendant did not oppose the action, and the court entered a default judgment for Ernest Packaging before trial.7Trellis Law. Ernest Packaging Solutions vs. Jackie’s Cookie Connection LLC
About the Company Being Sued
Ernest Packaging Solutions is a family-owned business founded in 1946. It employs more than 600 people across more than 23 locations serving 14 U.S. markets, with services covering packaging design and production, process automation, supply chain management, and facility and safety solutions.8Ernest Packaging. Ernest Packaging Solutions Tim Wilson is CEO, with Brian Porter as Chief Customer Officer, Mike Pichotta as Chief Operating Officer, and Karri Wolten as Chief Financial Officer.9Ernest Packaging. Leadership