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Federal judge partially grants Dutch company’s motion to dismiss claims
FRESNO, Calif -- Judge Dale A. Drozd of the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of California on June 1, granted in part and denied in part defendants’ motion to dismiss a case concerning infringement of patent rights for a drying machine used in making colorants and nutraceutical products. -
Judge denies plaintiffs’ request for summary judgment in Bakersfield pipeline dispute
FRESNO – A federal judge in the U.S. District Court for Eastern District of California recently denied plaintiffs’ motion for partial summary judgment on three issues in a case involving pipelines that interfered with the property owners’ development plans. -
Autistic child's damage claim against school district allowed to proceed
The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of California said a 9-year-old girl with autism can continue with her claim of discrimination against a California school district after denying an attempt to dismiss the complaint. -
Inmate back in court in bid to collect award from alleged prison assault in 2007
It began inside a cell in a federal penitentiary in California more than a decade ago after an inmate had just thrown urine and feces in the face of a guard. -
Ashley Furniture files notice to remove workplace discrimination case to federal court
FRESNO – Ashley Furniture Industries Inc. recently filed a notice to remove a former employee's age and disability discrimination complaint from Tulare County Superior Court to the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of California, Fresno Division. -
CitiMortgage, National Default Servicing granted dismissal wrongful foreclosure lawsuit
FRESNO – CitiMortgage and National Default Servicing Corp. were granted dismissal of a lawsuit over allegations they wrongfully foreclosed on a property. -
Approval of class action settlement granted in PG&E wage underpayment case
FRESNO – A number of union employees from Pacific Gas and Electric (PG&E) were granted preliminary approval of a class action settlement in an unopposed motion in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of California before Magistrate Judge Erica Grosjean. -
PetSmart seeks to remove overtime pay case to federal court
FRESNO – A well-known pet supply company requested a removal of a suit filed by a former manager to federal court. -
Merced man with schizophrenia alleges police department used excessive force
SACRAMENTO – A Merced man has sued Merced County, the city and its police department over allegations his constitutional rights were violated in a chase. -
Former California City fire chief files suit against city over termination
FRESNO -- Former California City fire chief Justin Vincent has filed a lawsuit against city officials claiming he was pressured to be friendly to marijuana growers. -
Fed Ex successful in moving wrongful firing lawsuit to federal court
A former Fed Ex employee has filed a wrongful termination lawsuit in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of California, alleging age discrimination and retaliation and other wrongdoing. -
Elderly passenger files lawsuit after North Tahoe Cruises fails to settle fall dispute
An elderly Nevada resident filed a lawsuit on April 19 in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of California, alleging that North Tahoe Cruises Inc. and other defendants did not address a safety hazard on a lake cruise boat after the plaintiff allegedly fell. -
Petitioners ask court to order Gov. Brown, attorney general to comply with Trump immigration efforts
SACRAMENTO – Two California residents filed a petition asking the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of California Fresno Division to order Gov. Edmund G. “Jerry” Brown Jr. and Attorney General Xavier Becerra to comply with the promises made in their oath of office and enforce the immigration rules mandated by President Donald J. Trump, according to an April 20 court filing. -
United States, Insight sue for payment of $570,367 allegedly owed for remediation work
SACRAMENTO – The United States of America filed a breach of contract lawsuit on behalf of Insight Environmental Engineering & Construction Inc. against Aecom Technical Services Inc., Federal Insurance Co. and 10 Doe defendants in connection with remediation work performed at Edwards Air Force Base, according to a complaint filed April 24 in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of California. -
Fresno smoke shop operator alleged to have sold counterfeit RooR products
FRESNO – A Fresno smoke shop is alleged to have sold counterfeit RooR products. -
Consumer alleges Collection Bureau of America failed to mark account as disputed
FRESNO – A Clovis consumer claims a debt collector failed to mark an alleged debt as disputed. -
Hantavirus case formally dismissed after 2017 settlement
SAN FRANCISCO (Northern California Record) A California woman's lawsuit against Yosemite National Park and others, following her diagnosis with hantavirus cardiopulonary syndrome in 2012, has been formally dismissed by a federal judge after the parties reach a settlement in spring 2017. -
4 employees accuse agricultural supply company of failing to pay overtime
FRESNO — Four employees have filed a class action lawsuit against an agricultural supply company, alleging failure to pay overtime wages. -
Fresno grain company accuses Global Natural of breach of contract
FRESNO — A Fresno County grain company is suing Global Natural, alleging breach of contract. -
Parlier enforcement officer accuses city of unpaid overtime wages
FRESNO — A Parlier enforcement officer has filed a class action lawsuit against the city, alleging unpaid overtime wages.