News from October 2016
Hertz sued over administrative fees
A subscriber have filed a class-action lawsuit against The Hertz Corp., a Florida business, citing alleged breach of contract and fraud.
Individual sues financing company over alleged violation of TCPA
Individual accuses Ally Financial Inc. of a violation of TCPA in a class action suit.
Zumiez allegedly infringed on Fabric Selection's copyright
California corporation accuses Washington corporation of copyright infringement.
Jagur Tractor facing allegations it violated ERISA
A labor group is suing Jagur Tractor, a California corporation doing business as "Jagur Tractor Equipment Rental," and Big Cat Equipment Rentals LLC, employers, citing alleged breach of contract.
Photographer alleges owner of baseball card business infringed on copyright
Photographer accuses individual of copyright infringement.
Ninth Circuit Judge O'Scannlain to assume senior status
SAN FRANCISCO – United States Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals Judge Diarmuid O'Scannlain will assume senior status.
Court case says tampon tax is discriminatory
SAN FRANCISCO – California has been taxing tampons and sanitary napkins for years, classifying them as “luxury” items, while labeling items like Viagra and Lubriderm lotion as” medical necessities. Now the court is being asked to change that classification.
Supreme Court decision in Bristol Myers Squibb case will impact products liability lawsuits
SAN FRANCISCO -- A recent California Supreme Court decision involving the pharmaceutical company Bristol Myers Squibb will greatly impact products liability lawsuits in California and possibly in other states, experts say.
Cabela agrees to multi-million-dollar settlement in alleged customer phone recordings
SAN FRANCISCO -- A proposed $3,850,000 class-action settlement has been reached in Saunders et al. v. Cabela's Wholesale Inc. by the San Francisco County Superior Court.
Online source allegedly illegally shared a copyrighted movie
SAN DIEGO — A movie producer has filed suit against an online individual for alleged copyright infringement after it was discovered the online individual shared the producer's copyrighted movie.
BMW allegedly infringed upon numerous patents
SAN DIEGO — A California company has filed a lawsuit against a major car manufacturer for alleged patent infringement for an infotainment system.
County of Amador allegedly failed to pay employees' overtime wages
SACRAMENTO — A group of individuals has filed a class-action lawsuit against a county government in California for allegedly failing to pay overtime wages.
Patient claims physician, Family Healthcare Network and others' negligence caused her serious injuries
SACRAMENTO — A Tulare resident has filed suit against a doctor and health care providers for alleged negligence and vicarious liability following a surgery that resulted in infections, sepsis, internal injuries and a stay in the intensive care unit.
Trustee claims Nationstar Mortgage wrongfully foreclosed on property
SAN FRANCISCO — A special trustee has filed suit against a mortgage company for allegedly wrongfully foreclosing on a property.
Consumer claims The American Express Co. defamed him, committed fraud
SAN FRANCISCO — A consumer has filed suit against a credit card company and its chairman for alleged defamation, fraud and intention infliction of emotional distress after the company removed his bonus points earned on purchases.
Warriors' arena project lawsuit appeal gains support
SAN FRANCISCO – The Center for Biological Diversity, Coalition for Clean Air, Communities for a Better Environment and the Sunset Coalition have filed a “friend of the court” brief in support of those opposing the Golden State Warriors’ proposed 18,000-seat arena.
California court of appeals rejects company's anti-deficiency claim
LOS ANGELES – California's Second District Court of Appeals has reversed a decision by a trial court that granted anti-deficiency protection for a company that claimed it was both the borrower and guarantor of a loan.
California law imposes stricter punishment on prosecutors who withhold, falsify evidence
SAN FERNANDO – A new law signed by California Gov. Jerry Brown will make it a felony for prosecutors to withhold from the defense or falsify evidence in a case.
Mental health diagnosis emerges during kidnapping case
SACRAMENTO -- Former attorney Matthew Muller pled guilty to kidnapping Denise Huskins in a California court last month, but a mental health diagnosis emerged during court proceedings.
Berkeley's cell phone case questions judge's relationship with wireless industry
BERKELEY – The wireless industry has filed an appeal to stop notifying consumers of the harms of cell phone use at the point of sale for cell phone retailers under the Cell Phone Right To Know Ordinance.