News from November 2017
Former employee alleges wrongful termination
FRESNO — A Fresno County woman has filed a class action lawsuit against the owners and operators of a sewing company, alleging harassment and wrongful termination.
Fresno County patient alleges medical practitioners caused pain, bleeding
FRESNO — A Fresno County patient is suing medical practitioners, alleging battery and negligence.
Santa Monica attorney to be reproved for unauthorized practice of law in Arizona
Santa Monica attorney Cynthia Ann Futter has been recommended for private reproval with public disclosure by the California State Bar following her 2015 discipline before the Arizona State Bar for unauthorized practice of law in that state, according to a recent filing.
Sacramento attorney to be reproved following conviction for resisting officer
Sacramento attorney Andrew E. Benzinger has been recommended for private reproval with public disclosure by the California State Bar following his conviction on a charge of resisting or obstructing a police officer.
Rancho Santa Margarita attorney's suspension imposed following alleged probation violations
Rancho Santa Margarita attorney Frank Edward Goseco is under a previously stayed two-year suspension following an order by the California State Bar after he allegedly violated the conditions of his probation following alcohol-related convictions.
Hawaii attorney's suspension imposed following alleged probation violations
Honolulu attorney Earle Arthur Partington, practicing in California for almost 48 years, is under a previously stayed suspension following an order by the California State Bar after he allegedly violated the conditions of his probation.
Insurance company alleges motorist owes $29,000
FRESNO — An insurance company is suing a motorist, alleging failure to pay more than $29,000 in subrogation claims.
Couple blames motorist for crash that injured husband
FRESNO — A couple is suing a motorist, alleging negligent driving caused a crash that injured the husband.
Disabled customer accuses burger restaurant of discrimination
SACRAMENTO — A disabled woman is suing a Clovis burger restaurant, alleging disability discrimination and failure to uphold Americans with Disabilities Act regulations.
Family alleges medical facility negligently handled remains of a relative
FRESNO — A family is suing a Clovis medical facility, alleging improper treatment of the remains of a deceased relative.
Former employee accuses Fresno company of discrimination, harassment
FRESNO — A Fresno County woman is suing the owners and operators of a local corporation, alleging discrimination and wrongful termination.
San Diego County property owner alleges tenant, guarantor owe nearly $85,000
SAN DIEGO — A San Diego County property owner is suing a tenant and guarantor, alleging they owe nearly $86,000 for breach of a lease agreement and breach of guaranty.
San Diego shopping center accused of disability discrimination
SAN DIEGO — Two Californians with disabilities are suing San Diego shopping center property owners, alleging disability discrimination.
Textile company accuses San Diego competitor of copyright infringement
LOS ANGELES — A textile company is suing a San Diego competitor, alleging copyright infringement.
Gonzalez Fletcher's gender gap bill vetoed
A California gender gap transparency bill will not become law in 2017, upsetting the sponsor who fought hard for equality in the workplace.
Los Angeles attorney disbarred over alleged misconduct in patent, trademark matter
Los Angeles attorney Andrew Yoshiteru Schroeder has been disbarred by the California State Bar following five counts of misconduct in a single client matter that involved the United States Patent and Trademark Office, according to a recent filing.
Disabled man accuses pizzeria of violating ADA
LOS ANGELES — A disabled man is suing Los Angeles pizzeria owners, alleging violations of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
Consumers are suing insurance comparison companies for violations of the TCPA
LOS ANGELES — A Studio City woman filed a class action lawsuit against a financial group, alleging violation of telephone harassment statutes.
Fabrics business accuses Burlington Coat Factory of copyright infringement
LOS ANGELES — A Los Angeles fabrics business is suing Burlington Coat Factory, alleging copyright infringement and vicarious and/or contributory infringement.
Couple accuses health care providers of medical malpractice
FRESNO — A couple is suing health care providers, alleging medical malpractice and loss of consortium.