News from August 2017
L.A. attorney privately reproved following series of alcohol, substance abuse incidents
Los Angeles attorney Raj Tanden has been privately reproved after a series of alcohol and other substance abuse-related incidents that began in 2010, including two DUI convictions, according to a recent California State Bar filing.
Walnut Creek attorney gets stayed suspension for failing to maintain required trust account balance
Walnut Creek attorney Steven Lewis Weiner faces a stayed suspension of two years for multiple counts of misconduct for failing to maintain a required balance in his client trust account, according to a recent California State Bar filing.
San Diego attorney disbarred over six alleged ethical violations
San Diego attorney Mary Frances Prevost has been disbarred by the California State Bar following allegations of six ethical violations in two client matters, according to a recent decision.
Lawyer foresees potential spread of talc suits beyond baby powder after $400 million verdict
LOS ANGELES — Plaintiff lawyers will be on a never-ending search for defendants that use talc in their products, with the targeting of a cosmestics company likely only the beginning, according to a leading business defense attorney.
L.A. fabrics company accuses garment vendors of copyright infringement
LOS ANGELES — A Los Angeles fabrics company is suing garment vendors, alleging copyright infringement.
Marin County real estate agent alleges New York corporation violated TCPA
SAN FRANCISCO — A Marin County real estate agent has filed a class action lawsuit against a New York corporation, alleging violation of telephone harassment statutes.
Doctor alleges physicians group failed to pay overtime
LOS ANGELES — A Los Angeles County doctor has has filed a class action lawsuit against a physicians group, alleging unpaid wages, violation of applicable minimum wage laws and violation of workers compensation acts.
Aerial photographer accuses California business of copyright infringement
LOS ANGELES — A Ventura County aerial photographer is suing a California competitor, alleging copyright infringement.
San Jose software design business accuses San Diego competitor of copyright infringement
SAN FRANCISCO — A San Jose software design business is suing a San Diego competitor, alleging copyright infringement.
Policy holder accuses Hartford Insurance of violating ERISA
SACRAMENTO — An insurance adjuster is suing Hartford Insurance, alleging breach of contract and violating the Employee Retirement Income Security Act.
Will Jerry Brown tilt California Supreme Court against business?
SACRAMENTO - At the end of this month, California Supreme Court Justice Kathryn Werdegar is scheduled to retire, giving Gov. Jerry Brown the opportunity to appoint his fourth justice to the highest court in the nation’s most populous state, ending a Republican majority and sealing his influence over the court for decades.
Palm Springs attorney disbarred for allegedly violating court rule
Palm Springs attorney George Steven Wass has been disbarred by the California State Bar for allegedly violating a court rule after two suspensions were handed down against him in previous disciplines, according to a recent decision.
Pennsylvania debt collector accused of violating phone privacy law
OAKLAND — A Fremont woman is suing a Pennsylvania debt collector, alleging misrepresentation in debt collection and violation of telephone harassment statutes.
Policy holder alleges United Healthcare violated ERISA
SAN FRANCISCO — A policy holder is suing United Healthcare Insurance, alleging breach of contract and violation of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act.
$1B 'retroactive liability' lead paint case vs paint makers could pave way for overreach, appeals panel told
Lawyers for three current and former paint manufacturers on the hook for a $1.15 billion judgment over the presence of lead paint in more than 3 million California homes have asked a California appeals court to overturn that judgment, saying the judge overreached and trespassed on legal turf more properly reserved for lawmakers, and to rule otherwise would open a virtual Pandora’s box of further judicial abuses and other unforeseen harms on homeowners, businesses and taxpayers, alike.
Judge Kreep receives severe public censure
SAN DIEGO – Other than being removed from the bench, the highest level of discipline for a magistrate is severe public censure.
Californian accuses Texas company of phone privacy violations
OAKLAND — A California man has filed a class action lawsuit against a Texas company, alleging violation of telephone harassment statutes.
Los Angeles textile converter accuses garment vendors of copyright infringement
LOS ANGELES — A Los Angeles textile converter is suing garment vendors, alleging copyright infringement.
Software service provider accuses competitor of copyright infringement
SAN FRANCISCO — A California software service provider corporation is suing competitors, alleging copyright infringement.
L.A. County fabrics business accuses garment vendors of copyright infringement
LOS ANGELES — A Los Angeles County fabric business is suing garment vendors, alleging copyright infringement.