Derick Ion Almena should probably hire a lawyer if he hasn’t done so already. So should Chor Ng. Who are these people? Almena was the master tenant and building operator of the “Ghost Ship,” the warehouse that burned in Oakland on December 2, killing 36 people. Chor Ng is the building owner. Why should they hire lawyers? The likelihood of one or both of them facing criminal charges in the very near future is great. After all, without their conduct, or their lack of conduct, the 36 people who died in the fire would probably still be alive. The fact … Continue reading Oakland Warehouse Fire: Lessons Abound, But Will Litigation Do Anything to Help Heal?