Ron Klempner, a longtime union lawyer, was appointed acting executive director of the union.

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Union attorney Ron Klempner was appointed to the position on an interim basis when Hunter was placed on leave.

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However, Klempner did say that the lawsuit filed on May 16 was expected, and it will continue, at least until a motion to dismiss is filed and the Superior Court of the State of California makes a decision based on same.

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