News from January 2017
National Union Fire Insurance Co. of Pittsburgh files suit after man was injured on Coast Guard base
SAN FRANCISCO – An insurance company alleges a man was injured while working at the U.S. Coast Guard base at Treasure Island.
Meyer Corp. US claims Swiss Made Brands is infringing Prestige mark
SAN FRANCISCO – A cookware manufacturer alleges another company is using its mark to sell kitchenware.
Transgender man alleges he was wrongfully terminated by IXL Learning
SAN FRANCISCO – A transgender man claims he was wrongfully terminated and that his San Mateo employer did not accommodate his post-surgery medical needs.
D. Scott Carruthers APC accused of violating debt collection laws
SAN FRANCISCO – A Redwood City individual alleges a Stanton-based debt collector contacted co-workers, her ex-husband and a relative over an alleged debt.
Elk Grove attorney disbarred after DUI conviction
SAN FRANCISCO — Attorney Corecia Joy Woo of Elk Grove, California, recently was disbarred following a conviction for a DUI.
Nonprofit group tackling Clean Water Act violations by lumber company
SAN FRANCISCO — A San Francisco-based law firm handling a case alleging Clean Water Act violations against an Arcata-based lumber company is hoping that a quick settlement can be reached.
Mountain House man accuses CarMax Auto Superstores California of fraud
SAN FRANCISCO – A Mountain House man alleges a vehicle he purchased had multiple defects and was incorrectly advertised as "certified."
IC Systems accused of contacting incorrect individuals to collect debt
SACRAMENTO – Two individuals allege a debt collector keeps contacting them in an attempt to reach another person.
Special investigators for Farmers Insurance allege they were wrongly misclassified
SAN FRANCISCO – A Walnut Creek resident and a resident of Ireland allege an insurance company they worked for did not pay them overtime.
Man files class action against California Service Bureau over calls allegedly meant for another individual
SACRAMENTO – An Auburn man alleges a Novato debt collector has harassed him with calls meant for another person.
Woman accuses dentist, Chapa-De Indian Health of dental malpractice
SACRAMENTO – A patient alleges her maxillary bone was fractured during a tooth extraction.
Direct Digital accused of unlawfully calling number registered on Do-Not-Call Registry
SACRAMENTO – A Modesto woman claims a health products company unlawfully called her to solicit its services.
Long Beach attorney disbarred
SAN FRANCISCO — James Edward Griswold, a Long Beach, California-based attorney, was disbarred on Nov. 18, the California Supreme Court recently ruled.
Attorney disbarred for practicing in states without license
LOS ANGELES — The State Bar Court of California recently ruled to disbar Los Angeles attorney Peter Robin Estes on 20 counts of misconduct.
Former Nevada prosecutor disbarred for accepting campaign donation bribe
LOS ANGELES — David Wyser, a former deputy prosecutor in Reno, Nevada, was disbarred by the State Bar Court of California on Nov. 4.
California Supreme Court to decide on Banning Ranch development
NEWPORT BEACH, Calif. — The California Supreme Court heard oral
arguments on Jan. 4 in a case to decide the fate of Newport Beach’s
Banning Ranch.
Man claims Life Insurance Co. of North America wrongfully terminated benefits after three years
SAN FRANCISCO – A Brentwood man alleges he is still disabled and that his insurer wrongfully terminated benefits.
Former Condor Gentlemen's Club dancers allege they were not paid a minimum wage
SAN FRANCISCO – Former exotic dancers claim they were misclassified as independent contractors and not paid proper wages by a San Francisco business.
Hayes Valley HOA to receive $2.33M for construction defects
SAN FRANCISCO — A Hayes Valley homeowners association will receive a settlement of $2.33 million following a lawsuit it filed citing major construction defects.
Phillips 66 Co. employees allege the company violated state labor codes
SAN FRANCISCO – Three California residents allege that the were required to work 12-hour shifts and were never provided rest breaks.