News from May 2017
Orchard Park Management LLC, Orchard Park Leasing LLC accused of wrongful death
FRESNO – The owners and operators of a residential care facility are accused of improper care.
Federal appeals court approves class-action suit over US Airways missing luggage
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit is allowing a class-action lawsuit against US Airways and its parent company American Airlines over baggage fees to move forward.
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Sunland attorney receives public reproval for assaulting peace officer
The State Bar Court of California recently issued a public reproval to Carol Ruth Hamilton, a Sunland attorney, for misdemeanor criminal charges.
Sacramento attorney suspended for failing to file bankruptcy motions
The State Bar Court of California recently suspended Daniel Sanford Weiss, a Sacramento attorney, for mishandling his client trust account and another client’s bankruptcy filing.
San Luis Obispo attorney suspended for mishandling client trust account
The State Bar Court of California recently suspended Stephen Christopher Ronca, a San Luis Obispo attorney, for mishandling his client trust account.
Man claims Ocwen Mortgage Servicing, Ocwen Loan Servicing called him more than 1,000 times
SAN FRANCISCO – A San Ramon man alleges that he has unlawfully received 1,403 calls from a mortgage company.
Built-in C & C Inc. did not pay premium overtime wages, former employee alleges
SAN FRANCISCO – A cabinet maker alleges that his former employers failed to pay the correct rate for overtime wages.
Man claims Ocwen Mortgage Servicing, Ocwen Loan Servicing called him more than 1,000 times
SAN FRANCISCO – A Novato consumer claims that a mortgage company is unlawfully and abusively trying to collect an alleged debt.
Former delivery drivers allege employers failed to pay correct overtime rate
SAN FRANCISCO – Two delivery drivers allege that their former employers improperly classified them and that they did not receive overtime pay.
Individual alleged to have defaulted on two education loans
SAN FRANCISCO – A San Mateo County individual is alleged to have defaulted on two student loans.
Doctor accuses Life Insurance Co. of North America of wrongfully terminating benefits
SAN FRANCISCO – A physician alleges that his insurer breached its fiduciary duties by wrongfully terminating his disability benefits.
Consumer alleges she was hospitalized after taking prescription incorrectly filled by Walgreens
SAN FRANCISCO – A woman alleges a Walgreens pharmacy incorrectly filled her prescription.
African-American man files suit against Cold Spring Granite, Express Employment Professionals over termination
FRESNO – An African-American employee alleges his former dual Fresno employers terminated him because of his race.
Fresno County equipment operator files suit after gas line explosion injured him
SAN FRANCISCO – An equipment operator alleges he suffered burns after a gas line exploded while he was working.
Class action filed against Kaiser Foundation Health Plan over eating disorder treatments
SAN FRANCISCO – A Sunnyvale man has filed a class action suit against a health plan over allegations it does not allow plan physicians to authorize residential treatment for eating disorders.
Man alleges he was wrongfully terminated by Foster Poultry Farms
FRESNO – A Fresno County man alleges he was terminated in retaliation from his position as a security officer.
Homeowner alleges contractor Kanler Inc.'s work contained several defects
SAN FRANCISCO – A San Francisco homeowner alleges a contractor was negligent in its work.
Synagogue wins suit filed by United Poultry Concerns over ritual killing of chickens
An Orthodox Jewish synagogue in Orange County has won a suit filed against it by an animal rights group alarmed by the ritual killing of chickens.
San Diego attorney suspended for multiple acts of misconduct
The State Bar Court of California recently suspended Mary Frances Prevost, a San Diego attorney, for alleged misconduct.
Woman alleges Bay Area Linen & Valet Service Center violated labor codes
SAN FRANCISCO – A woman alleges she was wrongfully terminated by a linen supplier.