News from May 2017
Appeals court reverses course after California Supreme Court rules on public officials' phone and email records
The California Sixth District Court of Appeal originally ruled against attorney Ted Smith, but now they are taking it back.
Appeals court rules in favor of ReconTrust in debt collection case
Vien-Phuong Thi Ho, a California woman, recently lost her suit against deed holder ReconTrust after alleging the company violated the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA) by engaging in deceptive debt collection processes and misrepresenting the amount she owed on her Long Beach home.
Appeals court rules that Unfair Competition Law does not apply in Bank of America case
The California Sixth District Court of Appeal recently ruled that California's Unfair Competition Law (UCL) does not apply to a California couple who attempted to challenge the repossession of their home.
Cavalry SPV I LLC alleges more than $7,000 is owed for credit card debt
SAN FRANCISCO – A debt buyer alleges that a San Francisco resident failed to pay a credit card account.
Driver seeks damages over alleged injuries from collision with San Francisco employee
SAN FRANCISCO – A San Francisco resident alleges she was injured in an auto accident in the city that involved a municipal employee.
Ally Financial Inc. alleges it is owed more than $16,000 for contract
SAN FRANCISCO – A San Francisco County man is alleged to have breached a retail installment contract.
City, County of San Francisco named in lawsuit by driver who alleges she was injured by employee
SAN FRANCISCO – A woman alleges she was injured in a collision with a municipal employee.
ABS Seafood Inc. alleges it is owed more than $9,000
SAN FRANCISCO – A California corporation alleges it was not paid for goods it provided.
Man claims Treeline Security guards caused injury at bluegrass festival
SAN FRANCISCO – An Alameda County resident alleges that he was injured by two security guards at a San Francisco music festival.
Man alleges Life Insurance Co. of North America wrongfully terminated disability benefits
SACRAMENTO – A former maintenance electrician alleges his long-term disability benefits were wrongfully terminated.
City of Rialto alleged to owe employees unpaid overtime wages
LOS ANGELES – Employees of the city of Rialto allege that they are owed unpaid overtime and other compensation.
Allstate seeks more than $8,000 from Chicago Faucet Co. over allegedly defective faucet
SAN FRANCISCO – An insurance company is seeking subrogation for damages it paid to a homeowner allegedly caused by a defective faucet.
Former Albert Hotel residents allege harassment, wrongful eviction
SAN FRANCISCO – Former tenants of the Albert Hotel in San Francisco County allege that the live-in manager sexually harassed them.
Lookout Entertainment accused of failing to submit to union groups' audit requests
LOS ANGELES – The board of directors for three union plans alleges that a Hermosa Beach corporation has failed to submit to an audit.
Employees allege West Covina isn't paying the correct overtime rate
LOS ANGELES – Current city of West Covina employees allege that they are not being paid the correct rate for overtime work.
Man alleges he was injured in Clovis collision
FRESNO – A Fresno County man alleges that he was injured in a collision at the intersection of Herndon Avenue and Peach Avenue in Clovis.
Consumers claim Chevrolet vehicle has defects, seeks replacement
FRESNO – Two Madera consumers claim that a new vehicle they purchased has issues with the radio, oil leaks, acceleration concerns and other problems.
City of Fresno seeks subrogation for workers' comp benefits it paid to employee after accident
FRESNO – The city of Fresno is seeking damages after an auto accident that caused it to pay workers' compensation benefits to its employee.
Fresno County individual claims partner breached contract
FRESNO – A property manager has filed suit against her business partner over allegations of breach of fiduciary duty.
Team Adhoc LLC and East West Bank employee alleges he is owed unpaid overtime pay
LOS ANGELES – A former employee for two Pasadena companies alleges that he was only paid straight time for overtime work.