News from April 2017
Employee files class action against CertifiedSafety over allegations of labor code violations
SAN FRANCISCO – A safety attendant for a Texas-based company engaged in oil drilling services alleges the company violated state labor codes.
Man alleges he is disabled due to depression, LINA unlawfully denied benefits
SAN FRANCISCO – A Torrance man formerly employed by an engineering firm alleges his claim for long-term disability benefits was unlawfully denied.
Man alleges Chevrolet Colorado he purchased has defects, hasn't been repaired
FRESNO – A Fresno County consumer alleges he purchased a vehicle with defects and is seeking rescission of the sales contract.
Man alleges OneMain Financial reported negative account on credit score that did not belong to him
FRESNO – A Fresno County man alleges his credit score was damaged by incorrect negative reporting.
Man alleges vehicle was damaged in Fresno accident
FRESNO – A Madera County individual has filed suit against a Fresno County woman alleging damages after a collision.
Man alleges Chevrolet Cruze has defects
FRESNO – A Madera County consumer is seeking rescission of a Chevrolet vehicle he alleges has defects.
Owner of food cart alleges Geico failed to investigate insurance claim
FRESNO – A Fresno County individual claims that an insurance firm failed to properly investigate a claim regarding a stolen food cart.
Jag Trucking Inc. alleges carrier failed to deliver cargo
FRESNO – A Fresno County trucking brokerage alleges a trucking carrier failed to deliver a cargo load as contracted.
Ohio attorney suspended for failing to meet education requirements
Leonard Michael Sikes, an attorney in Warren, Ohio, who was licensed to practice law in California, was recently suspended from practicing law by the State Bar Court of California.
Appeals court upholds nonpayment of attorney's fees
California's First District Court of Appeal recently decided to uphold the Marin County Superior Court's decision to not award attorney's fees but also decided against not awarding costs in Patricia Davis Daneman Amster vs. Frank I. Mulberg, as trustee, etc.
Defendant ordered to pay more than $2 million in wrongful death suit
A California appeals court recently denied a more than $2 million appeal in a wrongful death suit.
Carmichael defense attorney suspended for soliciting sex from client
Emory Luther King Jr., a Carmichael attorney, was recently suspended from practicing law for six months by the State Bar Court of California
Newport Beach attorney suspended for not paying client's medical bills
William West Seegmiller, a Newport Beach attorney, was recently suspended from practicing law for 90 days by the State Bar Court of California.
Appeals court sides with female driver in sexual harassment case
A female truck driver who accused CRST International of retaliation and a coworker of sexual harassment won an appeal last month after a ruling by the Ninth Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals.
Appeals court upholds decision in internet libel case
California's First District Court of Appeal recently decided to uphold the San Francisco City and County Superior Court's decision in libel case Mark Hooshmand vs. Karleen Latorya Griffin.
Foster City attorney suspended for obtaining information on people he didn't represent
Louis Allen Liberty, a Foster City attorney, was recently suspended from practicing law for 90 days by the State Bar Court of California.
Woman alleges Bannerman failed to pay overtime, provide rest breaks
SAN FRANCISCO – An employee has filed a class action against a San Francisco County corporation over allegations she was misclassified as an independent contractor.
Attorney alleges she is owed $100,000 for legal services
SAN FRANCISCO – An attorney alleges an individual failed to pay her for her legal services.
Patient accuses A Beautiful Smile Dentistry of medical malpractice
FRESNO – A Fresno County woman alleges she was injured due to treatment she received at a dental facility.
Grisez Buchanan LLC accused of discrimination for allegedly failing to accommodate service animal
SAN FRANCISCO – A governmental agency alleges a San Francisco property owner discriminated against a tenant by refusing to accommodate her request for a service animal.