News from August 2017
Vista attorney faces suspension following fee dispute with client
Vista attorney Catherine Irene Denevi faces suspension after withdrawing funds from her client trust account during a fee dispute with her client, according to a recent California State Bar filing.
Government alleges customer owes more than $14,000
SAN FRANCISCO — The U.S. government is suing a California man, alleging breach of contract in failing to pay more than $14,000.
Los Angeles fabrics business accuses garment vendors of copyright infringement
LOS ANGELES — A Los Angeles fabrics business is suing garment vendors, alleging copyright infringement.
Employee alleges technology business failed to pay overtime
SACRAMENTO — An employee has filed a class action lawsuit against a technology firm, alleging unpaid wages and violation of the Fair Labor Standards Act.
Employee alleges Chevron violated ERISA
SAN FRANCISCO — An employee is suing Chevron, alleging breach of contract and violation of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act.
Check services business accused of invasion of privacy
SACRAMENTO — A Shasta County woman has filed a class action lawsuit against a Georgia company, alleging invasion of privacy and violation of telephone harassment statutes.
Benefit plan holder accuses North America Life of violating ERISA
&&& LOS ANGELES — A benefits plan holder is suing North America Life, alleging breach of contract and violating the Employee Retirement Income Security Act.
Lawmakers creating due process concerns, group claims
SACRAMENTO - The leader of a California legal reform group sees “situational due process” as a growing concern in Sacramento.
Mobile app business accused of violating phone privacy law
SAN FRANCISCO — A Colorado man filed a class action complaint against a California mobile app business, alleging violation of the Telephone Consumer Protection Act.
Disney accused of copyright infringement
LOS ANGELES — A Florida man is suing Walt Disney Company, alleging copyright infringement.
Policy holder alleges North America Life violated ERISA
LOS ANGELES — A policy holder is suing North America Life, alleging breach of contract and violation of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act.
Charter school resource center limits in line with democratic principles, supporters argue
Supporters of restrictions on charter school resource centers said they believe the limits are in line with democratic principles that elected representatives should retain control of operations in their districts.
Ozark attorney disbarred following suspension for commingling personal, client funds
Ozark attorney Scott C. Hinote's has been disbarred following an Aug. 16 Missouri Supreme Court order handed down less than a year after Hinote was suspended for commingled personal and client funds in both his operating and trust accounts.
Mission Hills attorney faces stayed suspension over multiple misconduct allegations
Mission Hills attorney Lauro Nick Pacheco Jr. faces a stayed suspension of two years regarding more than two dozen counts of misconduct, according to a recent California State Bar filing.
Photographer accuses clothing of copyright infringement
LOS ANGELES — A Los Angeles photographer is suing a clothing retailer, alleging copyright infringement.
Washington D.C. company accuses competitor of copyright infringement
LOS ANGELES — A Washington D.C., company is suing a competitor, alleging copyright infringement.
Debt collector accused of violating phone privacy law
SACRAMENTO — A Sacramento man has filed a class action lawsuit against a debt collection company, alleging violation of telephone harassment statutes.
Couple accuses Ford of warranty breach
SACRAMENTO — A Kern County couple is suing Ford, alleging breach of warranty and unfair competition.
Employee accuses Pfizer of violating ERISA
SAN FRANCISCO — A San Francisco woman is suing Pfizer, alleging breach of contract.
Sheet metal workers accuse heating business of violating ERISA
SAN FRANCISCO — A group of sheet metal workers are suing a heating and air conditioning business, alleging breach of contract.