News from May 2017
Sherman Oaks attorney disbarred for violating suspension orders
The State Bar Court of California recently disbarred Robert Marshall French, a Sherman Oaks attorney, from the practice of law for violating the terms of a probation from a previous disciplinary matter.
Stockton attorney disbarred for failing to perform legal services
The State Bar Court of California recently disbarred Anthony R. Sales, a Stockton attorney, after it determined that the attorney had failed to perform services he had solicited from clients he had no prior relationship with.
Former Verrotta LLC employees allege they were not paid minimum, overtime wages
SAN FRANCISCO – Two restaurant workers allege their San Francisco employer failed to pay minimum wages during their employment.
Man used as expert witness alleges he was not paid for services
SAN FRANCISCO – An individual alleges he was not compensated for his services in a legal matter.
Accountant alleges shareholder misused Carlin & Murray funds
SAN FRANCISCO – A public accountant is suing another accountant over allegations of misuse of funds.
Tour-Sarkissian Law Offices LLP alleges client owes more than $40,000
SAN FRANCISCO – A law firm alleges an Oakland resident failed to pay for services provided.
Patient alleges injuries after injection of gadolinium-based contrast agent
SAN FRANCISCO – A Whittier resident alleges she was injured by a contrast agent.
Barnum Building & Design alleges it is owed more than $25,000 for work
SAN FRANCISCO – A San Francisco man alleges he was not paid for improvements he performed on a property.
Compton attorney disbarred for failing to preform legal services
The State Bar Court of California recently disbarred B. Kwaku Duren, a Compton attorney, following an investigation into allegations that the attorney had failed to preform legal services, obey a court order and for sharing legal fees with non-attorneys.
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Orange County attorney disbarred for loan modification practices
The State Bar Court of California recently disbarred Joseph Lynn DeClue, a Santa Ana attorney, after an investigation into his misconduct into home mortgage modification matters found that he had “habitually” disregarded his clients’ interests.
Glassdoor free speech case sets precedent
Precedent has been set for free speech and internet-based employer reviews.
Woman alleges she was injured when she was struck by vehicle while riding bike
SAN FRANCISCO – A cyclist is seeking damages for medical expenses after she was struck by a vehicle in San Francisco.
Former employee files suit against Blackstone Consulting Inc. alleging assault
SAN FRANCISCO – A former shift supervisor alleges he had to resign from his job because his supervisor physically hit him.
Individuals allege Bank of America misplaced deed
SAN FRANCISCO – Three individuals allege that a bank drilled into their safe deposit box and misplaced a deed.
Consumers claimed they were injured by taking prescription drug Pradaxa
SAN FRANCISCO – San Francisco-based McKesson Corp. and others are accused of failing to warn about the allegedly harmful effects of a direct thrombin inhibitor.
Former Universal Protection Services guard alleges she is owed unpaid wages
SAN FRANCISCO – A Vallejo woman has filed a class action against a security monitoring and protection services company alleging violations of labor codes.
State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Co. is seeking more than $2,000 from San Francisco
SAN FRANCISCO – An insurance firm alleges its insured was caused damage by a public employee and is seeking damages.
Deepa Gurnani LLC alleges Ambrosia Designs unlawfully used headband design
LOS ANGELES – A New York business alleges a Florida business infringed one of its headband designs.
Nonprofit alleges health warnings of marijuana smoke aren't labeled on Medithrive products
SAN FRANCISCO – A nonprofit organization alleges a San Francisco business fails to provide health hazard warnings on its marijuana products.
Man seeks disability benefits from Allied Specialty Vehicles Inc. Long Term Disability Plan
LOS ANGELES – A man alleges he is entitled to disability benefits he alleges were wrongfully denied.