News from May 2017
Senior couple accuses family member of elder financial abuse
SAN FRANCISCO – A senior couple are accusing a relative of fraud and elder abuse.
State Farm claims individual failed to pay more than $25,000
SAN FRANCISCO – An insurer allege a driver failed to pay for damages after a crash.
Contra Costa County man alleges former partner failed to equally divide property
SAN FRANCISCO – A Contra Costa County resident claims property was not equally divided after a relationship ended.
State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Co. seeks subrogation recovery from individual
SAN FRANCISCO – An insurance firm is seeking more than $12,000 from a San Francisco County individual after a collision.
Motion to petition for Supreme Court of California review planned in Lovell v. Fong
A petition for review with the Supreme Court of California that seeks to overturn a decision made by the California First District Court of Appeal in Glenda Lovell vs. Stanley Fong et al. could be in the works, according to Glenda Lovell’s attorney.
San Francisco attorney suspended for failing to file claims
The State Bar Court of California recently suspended Alexander Chase, a San Francisco attorney, from the practice of law for 90 days after the court was determined that the attorney had failed to perform legal services and later concealed his misconduct.
Stanford attorney disbarred for defrauding elderly business partner out of $3.5 million
The State Bar Court of California recently disbarred Wade Anthony Robertson, a Stanford attorney, from the practice of law after an investigation found that he had defrauded his business partner and client out of $3.5 million.
Sacramento attorney disbarred for mishandling bankruptcy cases
The State Bar Court of California recently placed Julius Michael Engel, a Sacramento attorney, on a three-year suspension after the court found that the attorney was grossly negligent in two bankruptcy filings.
Laguna Hills attorney disbarred for charging advanced fees
The State Bar Court of California recently disbarred Bruce Anthony Thomason, a Laguna Hills attorney, for allegedly accepting advanced fees in loan modification matters.
State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance seeks money for alleged property damage in auto accident
SAN FRANCISCO – An insurance firm is seeking more than $6,000 it paid to its insured for damages allegedly sustained in an accident.
Former HVAC manager claims wrongful firing for demanding agreed-upon commission
FRESNO — A former assistant sales manager is suing an air conditioning and heating contractor, citing alleged wrongful termination as retaliation for asking for what he claims are earned commissions.
Man claims quinceañera turned ugly when he was attacked by escaped bull
FRESNO — A rodeo spectator is suing various rodeo event organizers, alleging negligence and that insufficient measures were taken to prevent injuries stemming from a bull that broke loose.
Former Community Hospitals employee claims she was fired for reporting unlawful practices
FRESNO — A former employee is suing Community Hospitals Central California various individuals with the organization, citing alleged retaliation and wrongful termination.
Man claims First Data misreported, failed to look into dispute over debt
FRESNO — A consumer is suing First Data Merchant Services LLC, a collection agency, citing failure to investigate the plaintiff's dispute into an alleged debt.
Property owner alleges trespassing due to removal of fence
SAN FRANCISCO — A property owner is suing John Raymond McGrorey, trustee of the John Raymond McGrorey revocable living trust, and multiple unknown individuals, citing alleged trespassing and nuisance.
R.V. Stich Construction Inc. alleges it is owed more than $170,000
SAN FRANCISCO – A construction company alleges it was not paid for work on a San Francisco property.
Woman demands $355,000 from ex-husband in property dispute
A woman is suing Bill An Huynh, her ex-husband, for alleged breach of contract.
Virginia couple says home wrongfully foreclosed on, sold
SAN FRANCISCO — A couple is suing Caliber Home Loans, Inc. Quality Loan Service Corp. and Breckenridge Property Trust 2016 LLC, citing alleged breach of contract.
Fernandez Brothers Inc. accused of violating labor laws
Employees have filed a class-action lawsuit against Fernandez Brothers Inc., citing alleged unpaid wages and violation of minimum wage and workers' compensation laws.
Former manager says he was fired for supporting co-worker's report of discrimination
FRESNO — A former employee is suing Sacramento Container Corporation and numerous unnamed persons with the company, alleging retaliation.