Monterey County
Recent News About Monterey County
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Homeless sue Monterey County as it tries to clear out campsites
SAN FRANCISCO (Legal Newsline) - Pajaro/Watsonville Homeless Union, Monike Ilene Tone as President of the Pajaro River Homeless Community in Monterey County and homeless individuals encamped along the Pajaro River filed a federal lawsuit on Nov. 17 in the Northern District of California against Monterey County, its water resources agency, its sheriff's department and Sheriff Stephen Bernal. -
Superior Court of California for San Francisco County: Actions Taken on Oct. 6
The Superior Court of California for San Francisco County reported the following activity on Oct. 6 in the suits below: -
Case activity for Timothy C Bousman vs Whitney N Mundt on Oct. 6
The Superior Court of California for San Francisco County reported the following activities in the suit brought by Timothy C Bousman against Whitney N Mundt on Oct. 6. -
Lawsuit blames jail staff for death of man who drank unsafe amount of water, died in pool of vomit
A case alleging wrongful death against Monterey County and multiple law enforcement officers was filed on April 2 in the Northern California District Court. -
Court allows former subcontractor to amend breach of contract suit regarding project at Army base
OAKLAND – The U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California recently determined that a subcontractor can amend its breach of contract complaint regarding a project at the Fort Hunter Liggett. -
Appeals court rules employers have affirmative defense over rest/nonproductive time claims under labor code
SAN JOSE – The Court of Appeal of the State of California, 6th Appellate District ruled Aug. 14 that California Labor Code protects employers that pay piece-rate employees for “rest and recovery periods and other nonproductive time on the job” in accordance with laws passed on Jan. 1, 2016, from lawsuits related to payment claims for rest periods through Dec. 31, 2015. -
Lead paint amicus: Slumlords rewarded, low-income tenants stiffed if public nuisance decision stands
SACRAMENTO - As the Supreme Court of California considers whether to review a ruling that holds major paint companies responsible for remediating lead paint across the state, it will weigh several amicus letters filed by community and business organizations that also request a different outcome in the case. -
Ballot initiative would provide $2 billion fund for statewide remediation of wide range of hazards
SACRAMENTO - A ballot initiative to fund a $2 billion bond for statewide remediation of lead paint, mold, asbestos, radon, pests, and other environmental hazards in homes, schools and senior citizen facilities will protect home values and alleviate a state housing crisis, supporters believe. -
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. -
Oakland company alleges customer breached contract
SAN FRANCISCO — An Oakland company is suing a customer, alleging breach of contract and owing more than $62,000. -
Compliance attorney discusses stipend compensation ruling by California California Sixth District Court of Appeal
Reportable retirement benefits are not necessarily special compensation, according to Braden Perry, a government investigations attorney at Kennyhertz Perry in Kansas City, Mo. -
Woman seeks reinstatement of disability benefits from Union Security Insurance Co.
SAN FRANCISCO – A Monterey County woman alleges her disability benefits were wrongfully terminated. -
Cattlemen's petition against California Department of Fish and Wildlife in discovery phase
SAN DIEGO — California Department of Fish and Wildlife officials have responded to a suit filed by the Pacific Legal Foundation accusing the government of being derelict in its protection of 233 animals found on the state’s endangered-species list by insisting it lacks sufficient information to either confirm or deny the allegations. -
Woman alleges Life Insurance Co. of North America wrongfully terminated benefits
SAN FRANCISCO – A Monterey County resident claims her disability benefits were wrongfully terminated. -
Man alleges Standard Insurance Co. wrongfully terminated his disability benefits
SAN FRANCISCO – A Monterey County man alleges his disability benefits were wrongfully terminated. -
The Prudential Insurance Co. of America sued over alleged violation of ERISA
SAN JOSE – A Monterey County woman is suing an insurance company alleging it wrongfully denied her benefit claims.