Yoon

FACTS AND PROCEDURAL BACKGROUND

Yoon operated an export business in California, known as ANA Export Company (ANA). She had a business relationship with the government of Jeju, South Korea, which is an autonomous island province known for its orchids. When the government purchased a nursery in Somis to cultivate Jeju orchid seedlings for sale in the United States, it formed American Cheju Trading Co. (ACTC) to manage the nursery. Yoon became ACTC's exclusive United States orchid distributor. In January 2004, JPDC succeeded ACTC as the nursery's management company. Yoon continued to purchase orchids from JPDC until August 2005, when JPDC demanded $66,453.50 for unpaid July and August invoices. Yoon claimed she was entitled to a credit for unfilled orders and un-saleable orchids. The business relationship ended on September 1, 2005, when Yoon made a final $28,198 payment. JPDC Sues Yoon; Yoon Cross-Complains A year later, JPDC sued Yoon for breach of contract, goods sold and delivered and open book account, claiming she owed $120,271.65 for prior orchid purchases. Soo Nam Ko, who was in charge of the nursery, retained attorney John Choi to file the action. Before the…