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Recent News About Wal-Mart
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Ninth Circuit overturns multi-million dollar damages award in PAGA claim
A federal appeals court has reversed a $102 million damages award in a case that alleged faulty wage statement itemization under the California Labor Code and the Private Attorneys General Act (PAGA). -
Nov. 1: Contra Costa Superior Court docket for "complaint" cases
The following cases categorized as "complaint" cases were on the docket in the Contra Costa Superior Court on Nov. 1. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact: -
Contra Costa Superior Court: Actions Taken on Nov. 1
The Contra Costa Superior Court reported the following activity on Nov. 1 in the suits below: -
Court activity on Nov. 1: Elizabeth Barahona vs Wal-Mart Associates, Inc.
The Contra Costa Superior Court reported the following activity in the suit brought by Elizabeth Barahona against Wal-Mart Associates, Inc. and Wal-Mart Realty Company on Nov. 1: 'Case Management Conference'. -
Aug. 19: Contra Costa Superior Court docket for "complaint" cases
The following cases categorized as "complaint" cases were on the docket in the Contra Costa Superior Court on Aug. 19. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact: -
Contra Costa Superior Court: Actions Taken on Aug. 19
The Contra Costa Superior Court reported the following activity on Aug. 19 in the suits below: -
Court activity on Aug. 19: Elizabeth Barahona vs Wal-Mart Associates, Inc.
The Contra Costa Superior Court reported the following activity in the suit brought by Elizabeth Barahona against Wal-Mart Associates, Inc. and Wal-Mart Realty Company on Aug. 19: 'Check For Proof Of Service'. -
CalTran not liable in contractor employee's 2012 death, state appeals court affirms
California's Department of Transportation is not liable in the 2012 death of an employee of a contractor who fell from a bridge during a road widening project in Chico because the department did retain control over the contractor's work, a state appeals court recently affirmed. -
'Slimy substance' at Fresno Sam's Club allegedly caused shopper to fall
FRESNO – A Sam's Club shopper alleges she fell at the Fresno store because of a substance on the floor near the frozen foods. -
Woman who fell at Walmart store alleges it failed to properly clean floor
FRESNO – A customer at a Visalia Walmart alleges she fell and was injured because of a slippery substance on the floor. -
Plaintiff agrees to cap damages at $75,000 instead of $5 million in Walmart falling tables case
LOS ANGELES – A lawsuit involving Wal-Mart and a woman who alleged she was injured at a store has been remanded from the federal court back to Los Angeles Superior Court. -
Class certification complaint remains undecided in Hyundai/Kia fuel economy suit
The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeal has ruled a trial court abused discretion in a class action certification for a foreign car manufacturer. -
Glo Cone International alleges cotton candy wand infringes patent
LOS ANGELES – An Oceanside company one of its patents is being infringed by a cotton candy machine sold at Walmart stores. -
Overstock to pay $6.8 million for false advertising after California court rejects appeal
The California First District Court of Appeals recently rejected an appeal by online retailer Overstock.com that argued that the circuit court imposed excessive penalties. -
Walmart garments allegedly use infringing copies of New York corporation's lace designs
LOS ANGELES – A New York corporation alleges infringing copies of one of its lace designs were used on garments sold at Walmart stores. -
Citizens for Ceres stops legal fight against new Wal-Mart development
SAN FRANCISCO – Citizens for Ceres missed the Nov. 14 deadline to petition the California Supreme Court to stop construction of the Mitchell Ranch Shopping Center, which would be anchored by a Wal-Mart Supercenter. -
Neman Bros. & Associates alleges Wal-Mart sells clothing with infringing design
LOS ANGELES – A Los Angeles company alleges an Arkansas-based big box store sells garments that use its designs without authorization. -
Man sues Liberty Life Assurance Co. of Boston over denial of disability benefits due to back surgery
A man is suing Liberty Life Assurance Co. of Boston, a plan administrator, citing alleged violation of ERISA. -
Man alleges he is entitled to disability benefits from Liberty Mutual
SAN FRANCISCO – A Wal-Mart employee alleges he was wrongfully denied disability benefits. -
Wal-Mart, others alleged to have used copyrighted fabric design without authorization
LOS ANGELES – Wal-Mart Stores Inc. and others are facing accusations from a Los Angeles company that it used a copyrighted textile design for clothing without permission.