News from April 2017
Man alleges Swissport USA did not provide meal and rest breaks
SAN FRANCISCO – A San Mateo man alleges his ground and cargo handling service employer violated labor codes.
Consumer claims Rash Curtis & Associates keeps calling to reach an unknown person
SAN FRANCISCO – A Pittsburg consumer alleges a Vacaville debt collector keeps calling her to reach someone else.
Asbestos transparency legislation set for committee vote next week
SACRAMENTO - Legislation that would help prevent doubling up on awards by trial lawyers and their clients, allegedly injured through exposure to asbestos, is scheduled for a vote in the Judiciary Committee of the California Assembly on April 25.
San Diego attorney disbarred for mishandling escrow funds
LOS ANGELES — San Diego attorney David Q. Meyer has been disbarred from the practice of law by the State Bar Court of California.
Texas attorney suspended for misconduct in workers' comp cases
LOS ANGELES — Kimberly Allyson Hansen, a California licensed attorney practicing in Euless, Texas, has been suspended from the practice of law for 18 months by the State Bar Court of California.
Consumer claims D. Scott Carruthers made false threats regarding alleged debt
SAN FRANCISCO – An Antioch woman alleges a debt collector unlawfully contacted her family members regarding an alleged debt.
Woman alleges claim for disability benefits was unlawfully denied
SAN FRANCISCO – A Danville woman alleges her claim for disability benefits was wrongfully denied.
Minerva Surgical Inc. accuses Hologic Inc., CYTYC Surgical Products of patent infringement
LOS ANGELES – A Redwood City company alleges one of its patents for a medical device was infringed.
One True Vine claims BNA Wine Group's Short Cake mark infringes Layer Cake mark
SAN FRANCISCO – A Saint Helena wine producer alleges its trademark is unlawfully being used.
Consumer files suit against TACS III over collection calls
OAKLAND – An Oakland consumer claims a debt collector failed to provide certain information in its collection calls.
Foto-Kem Industries Inc. employee seeks payment of disability benefits
SAN FRANCISCO – The Group Long Term Disability Plan for employees of Foto-Kem Industries Inc. is accused of unlawfully denying disability benefits.
Consumer claims certain brands of Trojan condoms are falsely advertised as 'Made in USA'
SAN DIEGO – A consumer has filed a class-action lawsuit against a condom manufacturer over claims it is likely to deceive the public with its allegedly false and misleading advertising.
Couple claims Comcast unlawfully withdrew more than $600 from checking account
SAN DIEGO – A Fresno County couple allege Comcast withdrew hundreds from their checking account without authorization.
Consumer claims Navient Solutions kept calling her after she revoked consent
SACRAMENTO – A Sacramento individual alleges a debt collector used an automatic dialing system to call her at an excessive rate.
Woman alleges she was not paid overtime by Maxim Healthcare Services Inc.
SAN DIEGO – A staffing company is accused of failing to pay overtime.
Oak View attorney disbarred for failing to comply with prior suspension
Christopher John Van Son, an Oak View attorney, was recently disbarred from the practice of law by the State Bar Court of California.
Labor unions seek audit of Atondo Trenching
SAN FRANCISCO – A San Jose licensed general contractor is alleged to have failed to permit labor groups to conduct an audit per the terms of their bargaining agreement.
Appeals court reverses rent ordinance decision
The California First District Court of Appeal recently decided to reverse the San Francisco City and County Superior Court's decision in Danger Panda LLC etc. vs. Nancy Ann Launiu, et al and said "that a minor is not a tenant under the Rent Ordinance provisions that pertain to Ellis Act evictions."
Ruling in reasonable accommodation for disabilities reversed
A ruling that provided for reasonable accommodation for employees with disabled associates has been reversed.
Individual files suit against Allied Interstate over allegedly frequent collection calls
SAN DIEGO – A Kern County individual has filed a class action against a debt collector over allegations that its frequent calls invaded his privacy.