Fresno County
Recent News About Fresno County
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Lawsuits: New CA tax law unconstitutional try to grab money from taxpayers for income earned in the past
Two lawsuits are challenging the passage of SB167, a new law that Dems say is a "clarification" of existing law, but that taxpayers say would give the state sweeping powers to force taxpayers to pay billions of dollars in taxes for income they earned decades in the past -
Man sues Fresno, alleges sheriffs violated his civil rights
FRESNO - An incident with a butcher knife has led to a lawsuit against the Fresno County Sheriff's Department. -
Business groups present plan to flatten unemployment curve in California
With California’s phased reopening now in progress, industry leaders from across the state have presented the governor with a plan that aims to address the dramatic rise in unemployment. -
Friant Ranch development further delayed in California Supreme Court decision over air quality concerns
The development of the 942-acre Friant Ranch, as approved by the Fresno County Board of Supervisors about eight years ago, met yet another delay in a split California Supreme Court finding that the proposal doesn't provide enough state Environmental Quality Act analysis. -
Parents of inmate killed at Fresno County Jail file wrongful death suit against county, sheriff's office
FRESNO – A deceased inmate’s parents are suing Fresno County and the County Sheriff’s Office in a wrongful death suit over allegations that their son’s death was a result of negligence. -
U.S. receives $1 million default judgment for alleged fraudulent property transfer
SACRAMENTO – The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of California has granted the U.S government default judgment in a case involving alleged fraudulent property transfers and unpaid federal income tax assessments. -
Fresno grain company accuses Global Natural of breach of contract
FRESNO — A Fresno County grain company is suing Global Natural, alleging breach of contract. -
Motorcycle operator blames U.S. Postal Service for crash
FRESNO — A motorcycle operator is suing the U.S. Postal Service and one of its drivers, alleging their negligence caused a crash that injured the plaintiff. -
Disabled woman alleges Fresno restaurant fails to follow ADA standards
SACRAMENTO — A disabled Fresno County woman is suing the owner and operators of a Fresno restaurant, alleging disability discrimination. -
An invitee is suing individuals for assault
SACRAMENTO — A Fresno County man is suing a local motel, alleging assault, battery and violation of his civil rights. -
Parent blames Fresno County for son's death
SACRAMENTO — A mother is suing Fresno County and others, alleging wrongful death and negligence after her son's body was found hanging by a sheet in the Fresno County Jail. -
Fresno consumer alleges alleges debt collector violated FDCPA
SACRAMENTO — A Fresno County woman is suing a debt collector, alleging misrepresentation. -
California Supreme Court rules taxpayers cannot claim no ownership to avoid tax assessment
The California Supreme Court recently ruled that California taxpayers will no longer be able to claim that they do not own a property to avoid the assessment appeal process when seeking a reduction of a tax assessment. -
Fresno County equipment operator files suit after gas line explosion injured him
SAN FRANCISCO – An equipment operator alleges he suffered burns after a gas line exploded while he was working. -
Credit Corp Solutions Inc. accused of sending misleading collection letter
SAN FRANCISCO – A Fresno County consumer has filed a class action against a debt collector over allegations it used deceptive means to collect debts. -
Couple claims Comcast unlawfully withdrew more than $600 from checking account
SAN DIEGO – A Fresno County couple allege Comcast withdrew hundreds from their checking account without authorization. -
Former Ulta Salon workers file class action over allegedly unpaid overtime
SAN DIEGO – Two Fresno County residents allege that their former employer violated labor laws and have filed a class action. -
Court rules labor bill carve-outs justification 'does not survive constitutional scrutiny'
SAN FRANCISCO — A federal appeals court gave a green light to two growers who claim a state labor law violates their 14th Amendment right to equal protection, but rejected their charge of political targeting. -
Woman alleges she fractured cheekbone after fall at post office
SACRAMENTO – A Raisin City couple alleges the wife was injured because of poor lighting conditions at a post office. -
Walter Wilhelm Bauer Law Group lawyer celebrates fifth year on Top 100 Super Lawyer list
FRESNO -- A lawyer from the Fresno-based firm Walter Wilhelm Bauer Law Group earned a spot in the Top 100 attorneys list for northern California this year.