News from July 2017
U.S., floor coverings business allege insurance companies breached contract
SANTA CLARA — The U.S. government, through a California floor coverings business, is suing insurance companies, alleging breach of contract.
Farm business accuses rental company of contract breach
FRESNO — A Fresno County farm business is suing a rental company, alleging breach of contract and unjust enrichment.
Disabled client alleges North American Life violated ERISA
LOS ANGELES — A disabled client is suing North American Life, alleging breach of contract.
Attorney discusses winning pension benefit argument
SAN FRANCISCO – Fighting strongly for benefits is what Kirsten Scott does, and she does it at a high level.
California First District Court of Appeals ends 15-year corporate malpractice battle
SAN FRANCISCO - The California First District Court of Appeal has affirmed trial courts judgment litigated for two years over consolidated million-dollar malpractice cases.
Tweet complaint dismissed by First District Court of Appeal
SAN FRANCISCO - The First District Court of Appeal has affirmed a demurrer without leave to amend on behalf of Twitter over a complaint posed on the social icon by Pope Trading.
Inactively enrolled San Jose attorney disbarred over misconduct
San Jose attorney Vi Katerina Tran has been disbarred by the California State Bar over four counts of misconduct stemming from a single client matter and other allegations, according to a recent decision.
Beverly Hills attorney disbarred over misconduct
Beverly Hills attorney Martin Ian Cutler has been disbarred by the California State Bar over allegations of misconduct, not complying with a court order and failing to comply with disciplinary probation, according to a recent decision.
Inyo County employees allege violation of compensation laws
SACRAMENTO — Two county employees have filed a class action lawsuit against Inyo County, alleging unpaid wages and violation of workers compensation acts.
Tennessee attorney practicing in California disbarred over two counts of misconduct
Tennessee attorney Joseph D. Gumina, practicing in California four years, has been disbarred by the California State Bar over two counts of misconduct involving a single client matter, according to a recent decision.
German corporation accuses California tattoo business of patent infringement
SACRAMENTO — A German corporation and Florida business are suing a California tattoo business, alleging patent infringement.
Couple accuses swimming pool company of failure to complete work
FRESNO — A Fresno County couple is suing a swimming pool company, alleging breach of contract.
Motorist blames another driver for crash
FRESNO — A motorist is suing a Fresno County driver, alleging his negligence caused injuries to the plaintiff.
Georgia customer accuses The Gap of violating phone harassment statute
SAN FRANCISCO — A Georgia woman has filed a class action lawsuit against The Gap, alleging violation of telephone harassment statutes.
Policy holder accuses North American Life of violating ERISA
SAN FRANCISCO — An insurance policy holder is suing North America Life, alleging breach of contract.
Father alleges defendant made false statements to ruin his character
FRESNO — A Fresno County man is suing a woman, alleging defamation and deliberate intent to destroy his character as a good father.
Texas distributor accuses adult products business of false advertising
SAN DIEGO — A Texas distribution business is suing an online and storefront retailer of adult products, alleging false advertising and unfair competition.
Student, parents, sister blame school district, officials for sexual assault
FRESNO — A Fresno County family is suing a local school district and officials, alleging sexual abuse, negligence and intentional infliction of emotional distress.
Guardian alleges child was sexually abused at school
FRESNO — A Fresno County guardian is suing a local school district, alleging general negligence led to a child being sexually abused.
Ex-employee accuses home loans business of disability discrimination
SAN DIEGO — A San Diego woman is suing a home loans business, alleging disability discrimination in the workplace.