News from August 2017
Tenants accuse property owner of negligence
SAN FRANCISCO — Two tenants are suing a property owner, alleging intentional infliction of emotional distress, negligence and tortious interference.
Ironworks business alleges contractor owes more than $160,000
California corporation accuses contractor of breach of contract SAN FRANCISCO — A California corporation is suing Thompson Builders Corporation dba West Bay Builders, Inc., Berkley Insurance Company; and Does 1 to 20, contractor, citing alleged breach of contract.Kwan Wo Ironworks Inc. filed a complaint on April 21, in the Cook County Circuit Court against the defendants alleging that they failed to pay the plaintiff for their work.According to the complaint, the plaintiff alleges that, in 2222, Kwan Wo Ironworks Inc. suffered monetary damages from not being fully paid for the services they've rendered.
Property owner accuses mortgage company of fraud
SAN FRANCISCO — A San Francisco County woman is suing a mortgage company, alleging breach of contract, breach of duty and fraud.
Government alleges debtor owes more than $7,000
LOS ANGELES — The U.S. government is suing a Los Angeles County man Kenneth Patten, alleging breach of contract and an unpaid debt of more than $7,000.
Client alleges insurance firm violated law
LOS ANGELES — A Los Angeles County man is suing is suing an insurance firm, alleging breach of contract.
5 employees allege apparel business violated wage laws
LOS ANGELES — Five employees have filed a class action lawsuit against a California apparel business, alleging unpaid wages and violation of workers compensation acts.
U.S. government alleges customer owes more than $130,000
LOS ANGELES — The U.S, government is suing a Ventura County woman, alleging breach of contract and an unpaid debt of more than $130,000.
German accuses Claire's Stores of copyright infringement
LOS ANGELES — A German woman is suing Claire's Stores, alleging copyright infringement.
California woman alleges Amazon.com violated health, safety code
SAN FRANCISCO — A California woman is suing Amazon.com, alleging violation of federal and state law.
Ninth District judge rules no fraud in 2007 forest fire
SAN FRANCISCO - California Ninth District Court of Appeal Chief Judge Sidney R. Thomas found no alleged fraud in United States of America v. Sierra Pacific Industries.
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U.S. government alleges debt holder owes more than $2,000
LOS ANGELES — The U.S. government is suing a Los Angeles County man, alleging breach of contract and an unpaid debt of more than $2,000.
Guardian, minor allege music school's negligence led to sexual molestation
FRESNO — A guardian and minor are suing a Fresno music school, alleging battery and negligence.
Employee accuses Fresno County business of discrimination
FRESNO — An employee is suing a Fresno County business, alleging discrimination and wrongful termination.
Fresno County couple accuses BMW of breach of warranty
FRESNO — A Fresno County couple is suing BMW, alleging breach of implied warranty and breach of warranty.
Policy holder accuses Met Life of violating ERISA
&&& SACRAMENTO — An El Dorado County woman is suing Met Life Insurance, alleging breach of contract.
USC seeks to get fraud class action thrown out
LOS ANGELES – The University of Southern California is asking the U.S. District Court for the Central District of California to dismiss a class action lawsuit filed against the university and 10 unnamed “Doe” defendants amid allegations that the plaintiffs’ credit card information was compromised because more than five digits of the card numbers were printed on receipts.
California Assembly committee want employers to utilize existing workers before hiring new ones
Members of the California Assembly's Committee of Labor and Employment are attempting to pass a bill that will require state employers to provide existing employees with more work hours before hiring new workers.
Activist group alleges Los Angeles County Jail blocks criminal justice info from inmates
The Human Rights Defense Center (HRDC), a Florida-based nonprofit that aims to protect the rights of U.S. inmates, has filed a lawsuit in a federal court against the Los Angeles County Jail, alleging the facility has been withholding criminal justice magazines and court documents from inmates.
Cyclist blames truck driver for crash, injuries
SAN FRANCISCO — A cyclist is suing a truck driver and others, alleging their negligence led to injuries for the plaintiff.
Customer alleges contractor failed to complete work
SAN FRANCISCO — A San Francisco County woman is suing a contractor, alleging intentional infliction of emotional distress, and negligence.