News from November 2017
Clovis couple accuses property developers of breach of contract
FRESNO — A Clovis couple is suing developers, alleging failure to disclose material facts about the purchased property.
Consumer accuses loan agencies of unfair credit reporting
SAN DIEGO — A San Diego County man is suing Discover Bank, alleging misrepresentation in debt collection.
Ninth Circuit sends PG&E stormwater discharge issue back to lower court
SAN FRANCISCO – The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit has reversed part of a U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California summary judgment in a lawsuit aimed at limiting Pacific Gas and Electric Co.’s (PG&E) “indirect and direct stormwater discharges of wood treatment chemicals from various of its facilities in San Francisco and Humboldt Bays,” according to a Nov. 2 Ninth Circuit opinion.
Motorist alleges another driver's negligence caused crash
FRESNO — A Fresno County woman is suing a motorist, alleging negligence caused a crash that injured the plaintiff.
Patient alleges dentist's negligence caused injuries
FRESNO — A patient is suing a dental practitioner, alleging negligence led to a jaw injury.
Surviving relatives allege medical providers wrongfully handled family member's remains
FRESNO — Surviving relatives are suing a Clovis medical facility, alleging negligence in the handling of a family member's remains.
Driver accuses another motorist of causing causing multiple collision
FRESNO — A motorist is suing another driver and his employer, alleging negligence caused a crash that injured the plaintiff.
Driver blames 2 other motorists for causing crash
FRESNO — A driver is suing two motorists, alleging their negligent driving caused a crash that injured the plaintiff.
Family members accuse business partners of breach of contract
FRESNO — Two Fresno County family members are suing other family members, alleging breach of contract and breach of fiduciary duty.
Former employee accuses CVS of wrongful termination
FRESNO — A Fresno County man is suing CVS Pharmacy, alleging age discrimination, retaliation and wrongful termination.
Redlands attorney who represented marijuana initiative faces disbarment
Redlands attorney James DeAguilera, a former Loma Linda planning director who represented supporters of a losing marijuana ballot initiative earlier this year, faces disbarment following a California State Bar decision regarding 13 counts of misconduct in four client matters.
Fresno cafe accused of disability discrimination
SACRAMENTO — A woman with disabilities is suing a Fresno cafe, alleging disability discrimination and failure to uphold Americans with Disabilities Act regulations.
Disabled woman accuses Train Depot of discrimination
SACRAMENTO — A woman who requires a wheelchair is suing a Fresno facility, alleging disability discrimination and failure to uphold Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) regulations.
Family blames motorist for causing crash
FRESNO — A family is suing a motorist, alleging his negligent driving caused a crash that injured the plaintiffs.
Orange County prosecutor faces one-year suspension for allegedly withholding evidence
Santa Ana attorney and Orange County deputy district attorney Sandra Lee Nassar faces a year of suspension following a California State Bar ruling over allegations she failed to turn over her inmate client's mail that she'd secretly collected prior to trial to defense counsel.
Fresno realty company alleges office tenant owes more than $76.000
FRESNO — A Fresno property owner is suing an office tenant, alleging breach of contract and breach of lease agreement in failing to pay more than $76,000.
Couple blames medical providers' negligence for husband's toe amputation
FRESNO — A Fresno County couple is suing a medical provider, alleging negligence led to the amputation of the husband's toes.
Finance company alleges truck buyer owes more than $50,000
FRESNO — A finance company is suing a truck buyer, alleging breach of contract in failure to pay more than $50,000.
Motorist alleges rented Ryder truck caused collision
FRESNO — A Fresno County man is suing Ryder Truck Rental, alleging negligence in the operating a truck and causing a collision.
Motorist alleges another driver caused crash by using mobile phone
FRESNO — A motorist is suing another driver, alleging the defendant's use of a mobile phone while driving, resulted in a multiple vehicle collision.