News from April 2017
Yale retains U.S. News' ranking as top law school
The magazine U.S. News and World Report has been ranking law schools for 23 years. And in those 23 years, there is only one law school that has reigned supreme: Yale Law School.
Woman alleges Metropolitan Life denied benefits despite meeting criteria
SAN FRANCISCO – A former Kaiser Hospital employee alleges her claim for disability benefits was unlawfully denied.
Appeals court reverses lower court ruling in asphalt plant case
SAN FRANCISCO — The California First District Court of Appeal has reversed a trial court’s dismissal of a lawsuit by Friends of Outlet Creek against the Mendocino County Air Quality Management District to prevent a proposed asphalt plant at the site of an aggregate and concrete operation.
Woman alleges injuries after accident in Antioch with USPS employee
SAN FRANCISCO – A Contra Costa County resident alleges she was injured when her vehicle was rear-ended by a U.S. Postal Service employee.
TroyGould litigation chairman to focus on tech improvements
CENTURY CITY -- The new litigation chairman at the law firm TroyGould PC says he has plans to utilize technology to create efficiencies that will benefit the firm's clients.
Man alleges Sun Life Assurance Co. of Canada wrongfully refused review request
SAN FRANCISCO – An Anritsu Co. employee alleges his disability benefits were wrongfully terminated.
Santa Ana attorney disbarred for failing to report fraud judgment
Santa Ana attorney Dean Robert Kitano was disbarred by the State Bar Court of California on Feb 19.
Whipple Taqueria accused of failing to pay overtime to former manager
SAN JOSE – A Union City joint employer is alleged to have failed to pay overtime and other violations.
California appeals court upholds rulings allowing two plaintiffs, defendant to recover costs
SAN FRANCISCO -- The First District Court of Appeal of California has decided to uphold the rulings in the cases of Mary Frances Truebridge, et al. vs. Michael Thaler et al., Jane Yoon vs. Dena Thaler, and Jane Yoon vs. Herb Leibowitz, allowing plaintiffs and the defendant to collect their costs through appeal.
Texas-based attorney disbarred for failing to comply with terms of suspension
LOS ANGELES -- Roger B. Haglund II, a California-licensed attorney practicing in Abilene, Texas, was disbarred by the State Bar Court of California on Feb 4.
Brown and Joseph LTD accused of calling man without permission
SAN FRANCISCO – A Pittsburg man alleges a debt collector called him without his consent.
Eastern Plumas Health Care Foundation alleged to have violated labor codes
SACRAMENTO – Health care workers have filed a class action against Eastern Plumas Health Care Foundation over allegations that they were not paid overtime.
Musical performer merchandisers allege unauthorized items are being sold by entities
LOS ANGELES – A Los Angeles corporation and a Florida company allege they have been damaged by the sales of infringing merchandise.
Consumers allege Charter Communications, Spectrum use misleading advertisements
LOS ANGELES – Two California consumers have filed a class-action lawsuit against Charter Communications Inc. and Spectrum Management Holding Co. LLC alleging false and misleading advertising.
Little G.I. Joe's Inc. alleged to sell counterfeit Eye Safety Systems products
LOS ANGELES – A Foothill Ranch manufacturer of protective eyewear alleges a Virginia business is selling counterfeit reproductions of its products.
Former Bank of American National Association call center worker alleges she was not paid minimum wage
SANTA ANA – A Chino Hills woman formerly employed as a call center worker in Brea has filed a class action against a financial institution over allegations of labor code violations.
Class action filed against Taurus Processing over solicitation calls
LOS ANGELES – A Seal Beach man alleges a marketing and research company unlawfully contacted him.
Heavy Young Heathens claim 'Cut Lip' was used without permission by Daymak Inc.
LOS ANGELES – Soundtrack and trailer composers known as the Heavy Young Heathens allege their composition was unlawfully used in a YouTube video.
Amazon delivery driver alleges he was not paid for gas, other expenses
LOS ANGELES – Amazon.com Inc. and Amazon Logistics Inc. are alleged to have misclassified its delivery drivers.
Puma claims Forever 21 copied Fenty shoe designs
LOS ANGELES – Puma claims some of the designs of its line of Fenty shoes designed by musical artist Rihanna were unlawfully copied by a Los Angeles-based retailer.