News from June 2017
U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit affirms ruling on San Francisco's alleged accessibility violations
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit has affirmed in part and reversed in part a decision by the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California concerning San Francisco’s accessibility for those with mobility impairments.
Federal appeals court affirms dismissal of antitrust suit against Major League Baseball
A federal court judge panel has affirmed a district court’s dismissal of an antitrust suit filed by former minor league players against Major League Baseball.
U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit lets ruling stand that bars felon coaches from NCAA events
A federal judge panel has sided with the NCAA in a legal dispute where an African-American youth basketball coach charged that the NCAA's policy of banning convicted felons from coaching in its sanctioned events is discriminatory.
San Jose city attorney says recent ruling important for 'future growth' of city's airport
Richard Doyle, city attorney for the City of San Jose, said Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport has seen a dramatic increase in international flights, which is exactly why a recent ruling makes the facility’s future expansion less cloudy.
U.S. Court of Appeal for the Ninth Circuit reverses decision in retaliation case against Angelo Dairy
The U.S. Court of Appeal for the Ninth Circuit has reversed a district court’s decision on a Fair Labor Standards Act case (FLSA).
California First District Court of Appeal reverses decision in water transport dispute
A California appeals court recently reversed a lower court's ruling that the Metropolitan Water District of Southern California overcharged the San Diego County Water Authority for water transport charges.
Pottorff Custom Home Consultant, individual alleged to owe more than $50,000
FRESNO – A Fresno man is accused of defaulting on a line of credit.
More than $80,000 sought from JD4 Plumbing after it allegedly failed to complete work
FRESNO – A Fresno general contractor alleges a subcontractor failed to complete work it was hired to do.
BNSF Railway utility herder alleges he was injured on the job because of unsafe coupler
FRESNO – A worker at the Fresno-Calwa rail yard alleges that he was injured because of an unsafe and inoperative coupler on a rail car.
Man files suit against Fresno property owner after name allegedly wasn't added to title
FRESNO – A Fresno County man alleges his name was not added to a property's title per an agreement.
Mercedes-Benz Financial USA LLC alleges more than $40,000 is still owed on vehicle
FRESNO – An individual is accused of defaulting on an auto loan.
Northern Village Associates LP alleges it is owed $83,000 for unpaid rent
FRESNO – A Los Angeles County man is accused of failing to pay rent.
Zulily accused of infringing textile design
LOS ANGELES – A Los Angeles corporation claims that one of its textile designs was used without its authorization.
Couple accuses JBAC Tax & Accountancy Corp., others of professional negligence
FRESNO – A Fresno County couple allege that they had to pay unnecessary taxes and interest because of the negligence of their accountants.
Lanard Toys Limited alleges Big Lots unlawfully copied chalk toy
LOS ANGELES – Big Lots Stores is accused of selling a knockoff chalk toy.
Homeowner alleges agent, Ryan Ramirez Inc. failed to disclose property's defects
FRESNO – The owner of a Fresno resident alleges that her real estate agent and broker failed to disclose defects of the home before purchase.
Unicolors Inc. alleges individual unlawfully used copyrighted design
LOS ANGELES – A Los Angeles individual is accused of unlawfully using a textile design for clothing.
Passenger alleges he was injured in vehicle collision with pole in Fresno
FRESNO – A passenger in a car operated by a Sanger woman alleges he was injured when the driver lost control of the vehicle and struck a pole.
J.F.L. Electric Inc. alleged to owe nearly $300,000 for unpaid contributions
LOS ANGELES – A Los Angeles employer is alleged to owe thousands to employee benefit plans.
Guest files suit against owners of Fresno hotel after she was allegedly bitten by bed bugs
FRESNO – A California woman alleges she had to seek medical treatment for swelling caused by bed bug bites she sustained at a Fresno hotel.