News from July 2017
Beverly Hills attorney disbarred after allegedly misappropriating $8,300 from bankruptcy client
Beverly Hills attorney Gene W. Chang has been disbarred by the California State Bar after he lied to a client about where more than $8,000 went during a bankruptcy proceeding, according to a recent decision.
Daly City attorney disbarred after not complying with state bar requirements
Daly City attorney William Hardy Noble has been disbarred by the California State Bar after 12 years of periodically not cooperating with the state bar and complying with continuing education requirements, according to a recent decision.
Caregiver alleges former employers failed to pay proper wages
FRESNO — A Fresno caregiver is suing her former employers, alleging unlawful and unfair business practices.
Domino's Pizza store operators allege commercial property operators breached lease
FRESNO — A Domino's Pizza store operator are Fresno commercial property operators, alleging breach of lease and warranty of suitability.
Couple blames Fresno County for wife's injuries
FRESNO — A married couple is suing Fresno County, alleging the defendant's negligence led to the wife suffering bicycle injuries.
Truck driver alleges former employers failed to pay proper wage
FRESNO — A Mendola man has filed a class action lawsuit against his former employers, alleging violation of the California Labor Code.
Mentally disabled patient accuses eye care business of sexual battery
FRESNO — A mentally disabled Kings County woman is suing eye care service providers, alleging sexual battery and harassment.
Customers allege Nissan violated warranties
FRESNO — A couple is suing Nissan, alleging breach of express warranty.
Pasadena attorney disbarred over seven counts of moral turpitude
Pasadena attorney Shant Ohanian has been disbarred by the California State Bar over multiple allegations he fabricated documents, including checks and settlement amounts in the cases of separate clients he represented, according to a recent decision.
San Francisco attorney disbarred after probation violations
San Francisco attorney Alice Brown Traeg has been disbarred by the California State Bar for violating conditions of probation imposed on her by the California Supreme Court in May 2016 following more than 30 years of discipline-free practice, according to a recent decision.
Texas attorney disbarred in California for probation violations
San Antonio attorney Abel Hernandez, practicing in California for 25 years, has been disbarred by the state bar after failing to comply with probation conditions of a disciplinary probation imposed by the California Supreme Court, according to a recent decision.
Appellate attorney notes complaint limits backed by Third District Court of Appeals
SACRAMENTO – Attorney Dorothy Easley said a recent Third District Court of Appeals decision recognized that courts cannot go outside the allegations of a complaint.
San Rafael resident accuses city of impounding vehicles without warning
The California’s Supreme Court ruled June 5 that requiring an individual to pay a property tax to bring a suit against a local government entity unfairly limits a person’s rights.
California appeals court uphold's ruling in deadly Walnut Creek blast
SAN FRANCISCO -- Finding an insurers policy professional services barred coverage for underlying claims in a fatal pipeline explosion, the California First District Court of Appeal has affirmed a trial court's ruling in favor of an excess insurer.
Civil Justice Association of California hopes to thwart pre-litigation subpoena bill
John Doherty, president of the Civil Justice Association of California (CJAC), is appealing to lawmakers in hopes of thwarting a bill many feel will hamper local businesses by allowing city attorneys the power to subpoena before formally filing suit.
Man alleges plug from Pentair water system tank injured eye
SAN FRANCISCO – A Nevada City man alleges he suffered severe injuries to his right eye when a water filtration system in his home malfunctioned.
Tomtop Group wireless headset alleged to infringe My Nemesis patent
SAN FRANCISCO – A City of Industry company is accused of selling an infringing wireless headset.
Matson Navigation Co. Inc. employee alleges inclement weather caused injuries
SAN FRANCISCO – A man alleges he was injured while working aboard a vessel.
Consumer accuses Total Merchant Services of making annoying, harassing calls
OAKLAND – A Woodland Hills corporation that offers payment technologies for businesses is alleged to have unlawfully called him for solicitation purposes.
My Nemesis alleges Edan USA device infringes patent
SAN FRANCISCO – A San Jose patent owner alleges that a San Diego corporation's medical device infringes its patent.