Kevin Risto v. Screen Actors Guild - American Federation of Television and Radio Artists

I. INTRODUCTION

On June 22, 2018, plaintiff Kevin Risto, on behalf of himself and all others similarly situated, filed this action in the Los Angeles Superior Court against defendants the Screen Actors Guild-American Federation of Television and Radio Artists (“SAG-AFTRA”) and the American Federation of Musicians of the United States and Canada (“AFM”) (collectively, the “Unions”); Raymond M. Hair, Jr., Tino Gagliardi, Duncan Crabtree- Ireland, Stephanie Taub, Jon Joyce, and Bruce Bouton (collectively, the “Trustees”); and Does through 10. Dkt. 1-1 (“Compl.”). On August 17, 2018, defendants removed this action to this Court, pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 1332(d). Dkt. 1. On November 20, 2018, plaintiff filed the operative First Amended Complaint (“FAC”). Dkt. 26. The FAC alleges that, by negotiating a service fee agreement with the Unions, the Trustee defendants violated their fiduciary duties to their beneficiaries. Id. These beneficiaries include plaintiff and other non-featured performance artists. Id. Plaintiff also alleges claims against all defendants for (1) money had and received, (2) conversion, and (3)…