Doe v. Yim

Holding

The court held that, notwithstanding the plaintiff’s informed written consent, the trial court did not abuse its discretion in applying California’s advocate‑witness rule and the inherent power to disqualify counsel; the rule’s purpose of preventing fact‑finder confusion and protecting the integrity of the judicial process justified disqualifying Lee from all pre‑trial and trial activities, and the court’s finding that Lee possessed potentially confidential information from her 17‑year marriage to Yim was supported by substantial evidence. ---