News from 2017
Patient alleges medical providers' negligence caused eye injuries
FRESNO — A Madera County woman is suing medical providers, alleging negligence caused her to suffer eye injuries.
Motorist blames another driver for causing crash
FRESNO — A motorist is suing another vehicle owner and driver, alleging the other driver used an electronic device while driving, causing a crash.
Architect alleges debt collector owes more than $100,000
FRESNO — A Berkeley architect is suing a law firm, alleging it owes more than $100,000 for breach of contract.
Customer accuses Lithia dealer of breach of contract
FRESNO — A customer is suing a Lithia dealership and agents, alleging breach of contract and unfair competition.
Motorist blames taxi company for intersection crash
FRESNO — A Fresno County motorist is suing a taxi company, alleging negligent driving caused a crash.
8 employees allege Tulare County company failed to pay proper overtime
SACRAMENTO — Eight employees have filed a class action lawsuit against a Tulare County company, alleging unpaid overtime wages.
Fresno County couple alleges property owners breached contract
FRESNO — A Fresno County couple is suing a fruit company, alleging breach of contract and fraud.
Tenant alleges Fresno County property owners breached contract
FRESNO — A business tenant is suing Fresno property owners, alleging breach of contract and retaliation.
Female employee accuses engineering company of sexual harassment
FRESNO — A Fresno County woman is suing an engineering corporation, alleging sexual harassment.
Consumer board seeks $287 million in restitution over CashCall case
LOS ANGELES -- A Nov. 20 hearing featured the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau calling CashCall a purveyor of “financial snake oil” and arguing the online lender should pay as much as $287 million because they deceived customers.
California appellate court reverses decision in Bakersfield oil refinery case
Several groups who came together with the “Association of Irritated Residents” won their appeal of a trial court decision that approved the Kern County plan with Alon USA Energy to double the volume of local oil refinery Nov. 21 in the Fifth District Court of Appeal.
Professor doubts Johnson & Johnson talc product liability victory will be appealed
The talc-asbestos case in which a Los Angeles County Superior Court jury last month found that two litigation-beleaguered companies were not responsible for a woman's cancer likely will not be appealed, a legal and health management expert said during a recent interview.
Law firm fights consumer board investigation, challenges constitutionality in Ninth Circuit
SAN FRANCISCO – A California law firm is asking the U.S. Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals to allow the company to eschew responding to a subpoena from the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.
California Supreme Court fails to resolve conflict over groundwater fees, charges
SAN FRANCISCO (Northern California Record) — Despite hopes for a resolution after two appeals courts issued conflicting rulings over whether groundwater extraction fees violate the state's constitution, the California Supreme Court decided to send part of that question back to the district court.
Kern County produce business alleges manufacturer breached contract
FRESNO — A Kern County produce company is suing a manufacturer, alleging breach of contract.
Fresno company alleges customer owes $353,000
FRESNO — A Fresno limited partnership is suing a customer, alleging breach of contract.
Disabled man accuses Cerritots shopping center of violating ADA
LOS ANGELES — A disabled man who requires a wheelchair is suing a Cerritos shopping center, alleging disability discrimination and failure to uphold Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) regulations.
Disabled woman accuses Holiday Inn Express operator of discrimination
FRESNO — An Arizona woman who requires a wheelchair is suing a Holiday Inn Express operator, alleging disability discrimination and failure to uphold Americans with Disabilities Act regulations.
Disabled woman accuses Bakersfield hotel operator of violating ADA
SAN FRANCISCO — A disabled woman who requires a wheelchair is suing a Bakersfield hotel operator, alleging disability discrimination and failure to uphold Americans with Disabilities Act regulations.
Professional photographer accuses law firm of copyright infringement
LOS ANGELES — A professional photographer is suing a commercial law firm, alleging copyright infringement.