News from May 2017
Encino attorney suspended for practicing with inactive license
The State Bar Court of California recently suspended David Andrew Seeley, an Encino attorney, for filing court documents on behalf of a client while on suspension for failing to pay his California State Bar membership dues or adhere to previous disciplinary action.
Woman alleges she was struck while riding motorcycle by Lyft driver in San Francisco
SAN FRANCISCO – A motorcyclist alleges that she was struck by a Lyft driver because he was making an illegal left turn.
Los Angeles attorney suspended for comingling funds
The State Bar Court of California recently suspended Lesley Adele Montion-Garcia, a Los Angeles attorney, for co-mingling funds in her client trust account.
Santa Rosa attorney suspended for failing to report sanctions to California State Bar
The State Bar Court of California recently suspended Richard Lee Bobus, a Santa Rosa attorney, for failing to adhere to a new e-filing system to report sanctions imposed on him to the California State Bar.
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Irvine attorney suspended for mishandling client funds
The State Bar Court of California recently suspended Steven Michael Gribben, an Irvine attorney, for mishandling client funds.
Chatswroth attorney suspended for accepting advanced fees for cases outside her jurisdiction
The State Bar Court of California recently suspended Marilyn Sue Scheer, a Chatsworth attorney, after an investigation into her practices revealed that she had accepted advanced fees in loan modification services in jurisdictions that she was not eligible to practice law in.
Torrance attorney suspended for involvement in drug distribution operation
The State Bar Court of California recently suspended Gerald Jong Goo Koh, a Torrance attorney, after the attorney pleaded guilty to conspiracy to distribute hydrocodone and oxycodone
Pasadena attorney suspended for accepting $45,500 in advanced fees
The State Bar Court of California recently suspended Art Hoomiratana, a Pasadena attorney, from the practice of law for accepting advanced fees in two loan modification matters and failing to file a lawsuit for a client.
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Sherman Oaks attorney suspended after pleading guilty to narcotics charge
The State Bar Court of California recently suspended Cyrus Leon Batchan, a Sherman Oaks attorney, from the practice of law after the attorney pleaded guilty to distributing narcotics in San Diego.
Los Angeles Unified School District faced five lawsuits from same substitute teacher
Substitute teacher Ronald Anderson Sr.’s several attempts to sue the Los Angeles Unified School District have been frivolous, according to Marcos F. Hernandez, the school district's attorney.
Bakersfield attorney suspended for falsifying evidence
The State Bar Court of California recently suspended Robert Alan Murray, a Bakersfield attorney, from the practice of law for one year after it found him guilty of creating false documents.
Appeals court awards $1.7 million to former owners of Harley-Davidson motorcycle shop
The knowledge of credit postponement precludes exoneration, according to a ruling from the California Sixth District Court of Appeal.
Individual claims artist never finished project
SAN FRANCISCO – A Sausalito man alleges that an artist he hired for a project failed to complete the work.
Property owners allege construction caused damages, seek $200,000 for repairs
SAN FRANCISCO – The owners of a San Francisco property allege the property was damaged because of nearby construction work.
Daly City man alleges he was injured by negligent driver
SAN FRANCISCO – A Daly City resident has filed a suit against a Mill Valley individual over alleged injuries sustained in an auto accident.
Crazy Horse alleges individual owes more than $4,000
SAN FRANCISCO – A California corporation alleges a Pennsylvania individual failed to pay for services provided.
The Dorian LLC owes unpaid wages, former employee claims
SAN FRANCISCO – A former employee of a San Francisco restaurant alleges that he is owed more than $10,000 in unpaid wages.
Supreme Court sides with tenure-track professor, denies anti-SLAPP motion by California State University
LOS ANGELES — A former tenure-track professor at California State University is continuing a lawsuit against the university for allegedly denying tenure because of his national origin, also claiming the school failed to provide a non-discriminating workplace.
Man alleges Chevrolet vehicle he purchased has defects, seeks rescission of sales contract
FRESNO – A Fresno County man alleges that he purchased a vehicle that came with various engine, transmission and electrical defects.
Allstate Northbrook Indemnity Co. seeks more than $37,000 from driver
SAN FRANCISCO – An insurance provider is seeking more than $37,000 from a San Francisco individual for subrogration.