News from 2017
Customer accuses Los Angeles business of disability discrimination
LOS ANGELES — A disabled woman is suing a Los Angeles business property owner, alleging disability discrimination.
Compliance expert: Local agencies still face groundwater extraction fees guidelines
SAN FRANCISCO (Northern California Record) — A recent Supreme Court decision to remand much of the question about whether groundwater extraction fees violate California's constitution has local agencies still wondering but there are existing guidelines to consider, a compliance legal expert said during a recent interview.
Legal citizens group critiques 'Judicial Hellholes' list
The California Citizens Against Lawsuit Abuse (CALA) regional director said the state's ranking as second in the latest listing of "Judicial Hellholes," is not a surprise.
Consumer alleges distributor violated federal law
FRESNO — A Fresno woman is suing an automobile distributor, alleging violations of the Consumers Legal Remedies Act (CLRA).
Driver, passengers blame motorist for crash, injuries
FRESNO — A driver and passengers are suing another motorist, alleging his negligence caused a crash that injured the plaintiffs.
Fieldworkers blame farm operator, driver for crash, injuries
FRESNO — Three fieldworkers are suing a farm operator and driver, alleging negligence caused a crash that injured the plaintiffs.
Family accuses motorist of causing crash
FRESNO — A family is suing a motorist, alleging his negligence caused a crash.
Consumer accuses home mortgage business of violating federal law
LOS ANGELES — A Los Angeles County man is suing a loan servicer, alleging violations of the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA).
Fabrics business accuses competitor of copyright infringement
LOS ANGELES — A Los Angeles County fabrics business is suing a competitor, alleging copyright infringement and vicarious liability.
California ranks 2nd in latest 'Hellholes' report
California ranked second in the latest listing of "Judicial Hellholes," an annual report from the American Tort Reform Association (ATRA) that tracks real-time disadvantages to defendants by civil court judges across the U.S.
Employee alleges Israeli company failed to pay retainer fee
LOS ANGELES — A Los Angeles County man is suing an Israeli company, alleging breach of contract.
Fresno County motorist alleges another driver caused crash
FRESNO — A Fresno County motorist is suing another driver, alleging negligence caused a crash that injured the plaintiff.
Fresno County couple alleges roofers botched job
FRESNO — A Fresno County couple is suing a roofing business, alleging breach of contract and negligence.
Motorist blames another driver for injuries
FRESNO — A motorist is suing another driver, alleging negligence caused a crash that injured the plaintiff.
Customer alleges tiny home business failed to deliver
FRESNO — A Fresno County customer is suing a tiny homes business, alleging breach of contract.
Defendants in long-running lead paint litigation to take case to Supreme Court
SAN FRANCISCO – Defendants in a long-running action taken by municipalities and counties in California over who should pay for lead removal in properties are planning to seek a California Supreme Court review.
Couple alleges negligent motorist caused crash, injuries
FRESNO — A couple is suing a motorist, alleging loss of consortium and negligence.
Deere alleges debtor, agents owe more than $70,000
FRESNO — Deere is suing a Fresno County man, alleging breach of contract.
Motorist blames another driver for causing rear-end collision
FRESNO — A motorist is suing another driver, alleging negligence led to a crash that injured the plaintiff.
Clothing company accuses competitor of trademark infringement
LOS ANGELES — An Agoura Hills, California, clothing corporation is suing a Texas competitor, alleging trademark infringement and unfair competition.