U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of California
Recent News About U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of California
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Employee sues U.S. Navy, claiming religious discrimination and retaliation
FRESNO — An employee is suing Richard V. Spencer, U.S. Navy Secretary, claiming he was subjected to a hostile work environment, religious discrimination and retaliation. -
Consumers sue student loan financial company for "intrusive and unwanted calls"
FRESNO — Consumers have filed a class-action lawsuit against a student loan financial company, alleging they received unsolicited calls and text messages that advertised services. -
Judge rules California Guild can't use California State Grange marks
SACRAMENTO – U.S. District Court Eastern District of California Judge William B. Shubb made rulings on motions for summary judgment in a dispute between a national fraternal agricultural organization and a disaffiliated California group over the use of the Grange trademarks. -
Trademark infringement suit over The Mimosa House mark moved back to state court
SACRAMENTO – On Aug. 2, the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of California granted Early Morning Inc.'s motion to remand a trademark infringement case back to state court. -
Debt collector AFNI claimed to have made deceptive statements about alleged time-barred debt
FRESNO – A Modesto consumer alleges a collection letter she received has deceptive statements regarding the legal status of an alleged debt. -
Class action over baby teether product continues, federal judge rules
A class action lawsuit against a baby teether manufacturer accused of falsely advertising the products as BPA free will proceed, a federal judge ruled Aug. 8. -
Federal judge will not revisit tomato processors' legal battle
A federal judge will not reconsider her ruling in favor of two tomato processors accused of conspiracy and anti-trust violations. -
Former employees of The Builder allege they are owed unpaid overtime wages
SACRAMENTO – Two Rancho Cordova residents who worked for a company for a few days earlier this summer allege they are owed unpaid overtime wages. -
Accuire alleged to owe more than $400,000 to insurance company
SACRAMENTO – An insurance carrier alleges a Sacramento business owes more than $400,000. -
Insurance company alleges Vforce owes more than $600,000 for policy
SACRAMENTO – A Sacramento business is alleged to have failed to pay a premium for an insurance policy. -
Redding man alleges Matco Tools, others infringed patent
SACRAMENTO – A Redding man alleges several companies have infringed his patent for a tool. -
Female officers with Department of Corrections file suit over discrimination allegations
SACRAMENTO – Two female correctional officers for the California Department of Corrections allege discrimination has limited their career opportunities and caused economic harm. -
Wheelchair user alleges Al's Mini Mart is not readily accessible to customers with disabilities
SACRAMENTO – A Porterville business is alleged to have barriers that restrict access to patrons in wheelchairs. -
Former Gold Coast Farms nursery workers allege they are owed unpaid overtime wages
SACRAMENTO – Two Tulare County residents allege the nursery they formerly worked for owes them unpaid overtime wages. -
Man alleges disputed derogatory account is listed on Equifax report
SACRAMENTO – A consumer alleges an inaccurate report is still appearing on his credit report despite his dispute. -
Adult film company can subpoena alleged illegal downloader
A federal judge will allow an adult film company to find out the identity of the person accused of illegally downloading porn movies off the Internet. -
Navient Solutions alleged to have unlawfully called consumer after counsel representation notice
SACRAMENTO – A consumer alleges a debt collector unlawfully continued to contact him after he told it he was represented by counsel. -
Federal appeals court upholds dismissal of Southwest Airlines discrimination case
The United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit affirmed a lower court’s dismissal of a discrimination case against Southwest Airlines on July 23. -
Country Fresh Batter can amend lawsuit against Lion Raisins, federal judge says
A federal judge will allow Country Fresh Batter, a cookie company, to amend its lawsuit against Lion Raisins. -
Gatto Act case dismissed due to lack of specifics regarding land contamination allegations, attorney says
A recent ruling in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of California granted a motion to dismiss a case involving soil and groundwater contamination allegedly resulting from the release of hazardous substances at a property once occupied by a metal plating facility.