Magistrate Judge Laurel Beeler
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Court says U.S. cannot be sued for negligent tree maintenance in suit filed after tree fell on camper's tent
SAN FRANCISCO – The U.S. District Court in the Northern District of California recently dismissed a a negligent tree maintenance claim against the United States after a tree fell at an Army Corps of Engineers campsite at the Lake Mendocino Recreation Area. -
Court grants more than $48,000 to Franklin Resources in taxes relating to stock suit
SAN FRANCISCO – A federal court has ruled that more than $40,000 in taxes are appropriate in a case regarding stocks. -
Some claims over hypoallergenic labeling on Whole Foods products allowed to advance
SAN FRANCISCO – The entity responsible for Whole Foods' private-label products and others were granted partial dismissal of a suit that claimed they mislabeled the household products as hypoallergenic when they do contain allergens. -
Court grants motion to amend complaint against Whole Foods Market in suit over 'hypoallergenic' labeling
SAN FRANCISCO – A consumer who alleged Whole Foods Market mislabeled some of its private-brand household and body care products as hypoallergenic has been granted leave to file an amended complaint. -
Holdings company granted access to documents after homeowner refuses to pay court-ordered $5.3M judgement
The U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California granted a holdings company its request for sanctions after a former homeowner not only failed to pay the $5.3 million the company was awarded in a judgement but also refused to deliver documents relating to his financial status. -
Plaintiffs' proposal regarding discovery request in 'zombie cookie' suit against Turn approved
SAN FRANCISCO – A magistrate judge has approved the slightly modified proposal of plaintiffs in a case against a mobile marketing company regarding discovery requests. -
Judge dismisses anticipatory-breach claim in contract dispute over sale of educational courses
SAN FRANCISCO – Pearson Education recently gained a partial victory in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California when a judge approved one of its two motions in breach of contract lawsuit concerning the sale of educational products. -
NorthBay's third attempt at Kaiser Foundation antitrust lawsuit dismissed
SAN FRANCISCO – NorthBay Healthcare Group and NorthBay Healthcare Corp.’s third attempt to bring antitrust claims against Kaiser Foundation Health Plan Inc., Kaiser Foundation Hospitals Inc. and The Permanente Medical Group Inc. was recently dismissed by the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California. -
Court says Common Core co-founder's breach of contract suit should be aimed at Pearson Education parent company
SAN FRANCISCO – A judge in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California recently ruled that the co-founder of the Common Core State Standards will have to go back to the drawing board on a breach of contract claim against education giant Pearson Education. -
Drill Tech Drilling & Shoring seeks more than $300,000 for equipment damaged in truck fire
SAN FRANCISCO – An Antioch drilling company is suing a Washington shipping company and an Illinois shipment contractor over damage to a large piece of drilling equipment during a truck fire during interstate transit in 2016. -
Judge: Synopsys does not have to provide printouts of software code to Ubiquiti Networks
LOS ANGELES – A tech company does not have to provide printout copies of source code to accommodate an expert witness hired by a defendant accused of using counterfeiting keys to install software without a license.