News from May 2017
Attorney feels appeals court made correct decision to not grant immunity to Pacific Gas and Electric
Tim Tietjen, the attorney for Zachary Rowe and his guardians against Pacific Gas and Electric (PG&E), told the Northern California Record that the California First District Court of Appeal decided correctly in not award Pacific Gas and Electric the immunity it wanted.
Driver failed to pay more than $8,000, State Farm claims
SAN FRANCISCO – An insurance company is seeking more than $8,000 in damages from a driver it alleges negligently caused a collision.
Former Cordova Market employee alleges he was not permitted rest breaks
SAN FRANCISCO – An individual has filed suit against several San Francisco County residents and a corporation in San Francisco over allegations that he was not properly compensated for his work.
Adriatic Insurance Co. alleges individual failed to pay more than $7,000
SAN FRANCISCO – An insurance firm alleges a driver has refused its requests for payment for property damages.
Ferguson Enterprises Inc. alleges it is owed more than $68,000
SAN FRANCISCO – A Virginia corporation doing business in California alleges it was not paid for goods it provided to various companies.
Couple seeks restitution for GMC vehicle they allege has defects
SAN FRANCISCO – A Contra Costa County couple allege they purchased a defective General Motors vehicle.
Teespring Inc. alleged to have defaulted on rent payments
SAN FRANCISCO – A San Francisco general partnership alleges that it is owed several hundred thousand dollars for rent.
State Farm seeks more than $11,000 for collision damages from driver
SAN FRANCISCO – An insurance firm is seeking damages from a San Francisco County driver after a collision in Emeryville.
Former Pacific Gas & Electric Co. employee accuses company of discrimination
SAN FRANCISCO – A man formerly employed at the Diablo Canyon Nuclear Power Plant in Avila Beach for more than 30 years alleges he was wrongfully terminated.
Allstate files suit against Wish after hoverboard allegedly caused fire
SAN FRANCISCO – A San Francisco company is facing a suit filed by Allstate on behalf of an Arizona woman over allegations that its negligence caused property damage.
Bank of America seeks declaratory relief regarding foreclosure proceedings on condo
SAN FRANCISCO – A financial institution is seeking declaratory relief regarding a foreclosure on a San Francisco condo.
Suit filed against CEO of Transfinity Group over allegedly unpaid funds
SAN FRANCISCO – An individual claims that the founder and CEO of the Transfinity Group owes him money.
Hamlin Hotel residents allege insect infections, mold were not fixed
SAN FRANCISCO – Tenants of a San Francisco property allege they were subjected to unhealthy living conditions.
Guard alleges injuries after he was struck by Huetamo Trucking employee
SAN FRANCISCO – A security guard alleges he was injured when he was struck by a truck.
Gill Reprographics alleges San Francisco man misappropriated trade secrets
SAN FRANCISCO – A Dallas-based corporation alleges that a San Francisco man took secret data, documents and information before he resigned.
'Bigger Than Big' author alleges work was used for 'Empire' and that he is owed compensation
SAN FRANCISCO – A San Francisco man alleges that his work was unlawfully used for the show "Empire."
Plaintiff's attorney feels defendant had poor argument in trustee compensation case
Basil Plastiras, the attorney representing Patricia Davis Daneman Amster in her case against Frank Mulberg, disagreed with the California First District Court of Appeal's decision to not award his client attorney's fees.
Twelve-year case between divorced couple may have new beginning
Before records were digitized, the case files of divorced couple Timothy Loumena and Wylmina Hettinga were 40 volumes long.
Tarzana attorney receives public reproval for domestic violence conviction
The State Bar Court of California recently issued a public reproval to Katerina F. Perreault, a Tarzana attorney, for misdemeanor criminal charges stemming from a night of excessive intoxication.
Law professor says courts need to develop 'necessary tools' for interpreting emojis
Communications from digital and mobile platforms are increasingly being used as evidence in courtrooms, but the inclusion of emojicons may bring its own set of concerns.