News from November 2017
Insurance carrier accuses Deere of negligence
SACRAMENTO — An insurance carrier is suing a machinery distributor, alleging negligence and strict liability in tort.
Article III standing possible for consumers in future false advertising class actions
SAN FRANCISCO -- Consumers could have Article III standing under California false advertising laws, according to the U.S. Court of Appeals Ninth Circuit.
Environmental group accuses California company of violating Clean Water Act
LOS ANGELES — An environmental group is suing a California company, alleging violations of the Clean Water Act (CWA).
Growers challenge chemical labeled as causing cancer
SACRAMENTO - A collection of agricultural grower associations is asking a federal court for punitive relief in a complaint against the California Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment (OEHHA) and the state Attorney General’s Office, over the labeling of a chemical called “glyphosate” as cancer causing.
Disabled man accuses L.A. liquor business of disability discrimination
LOS ANGELES — A California man who requires use of a wheelchair is suing property owners and operators of a Los Angeles liquor business, alleging disability discrimination and violations of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
Passenger blames cruise line for injuries aboard ship
LOS ANGELES — An Illinois woman is suing Princess Cruise Lines, alleging negligence led to her suffering injuries.
Lead paint makers lose another round In long-running, $1.1 billion California lawsuit
In ruling that three paint manufacturers have known since the early 20th Century of the danger the use of lead paint inside homes posed to children, a California appeals court has upheld the bulk of a judge’s reasoning in ordering the paint companies to pay more than $1 billion for their alleged contributions to a “public nuisance” caused by the continued presence of lead paint in old homes.
AAA accuses lodging service company of trademark infringement
SAN DIEGO — The American Automobile Association is suing Quality Inn, alleging trademark infringement and unfair competition.
Pregnant patient accuses health professionals of medical malpractice
SACRAMENTO — A Solano County patient is suing the United States, alleging negligent infliction of emotional distress.
Fresno County tenant accuses commercial property owner of breach of lease agreement
FRESNO — A Fresno County tenant is suing a commercial property owner, alleging breach of contract, breach of lease agreement, trespass and wrongful eviction.
Former employee accuses Holiday Inn of discrimination
FRESNO — A Fresno County woman is suing Holiday Inn, alleging age discrimination, racial discrimination, harassment, retaliation and wrongful termination.
Fresno County property owner alleges tenant owes $49,000
FRESNO — A Fresno County property owner is suing a tenant, alleging it owes more than $49,000 for breach of contract.
Stayed suspension, probation recommended for Los Angeles attorney
Los Angeles attorney Jeffrey Allen Lewiston faces stayed suspension and probation following a California State Bar recommendation regarding 14 counts of misconduct in seven client matters in states where Lewiston is not licensed to practice law and which ended with a Federal Trade Commission investigation in 2013.
'Spinal Tap' production company accuses French business of unjust enrichment
LOS ANGELES — A Sherman Oaks production company is suing a Paris-based multinational mass media conglomerate, alleging breach of the implied covenant of good faith and fair dealing.
Citizens group sees jobs threat in Senate Bill 63
Maryann Marino is among those concerned about the impact “job killing” Senate Bill 63 could have on business across California.
Appellate court denies Genworth's motion to compel arbitration
SAN FRANCISCO – The California Court of Appeal for the First Appellate District has affirmed a trial court’s decision denying an employer’s motion to compel arbitration in a suit brought against it by a former employee in a decision filed Oct. 26.
Disabled man accuses Sacramento property owners of disability discrimination
SACRAMENTO — A quadriplegic man is suing Sacramento property owners, alleging disability discrimination and failure to uphold Americans with Disabilities Act regulations.
Investment companies accuse biotech business of fraud
SAN DIEGO — Two international investment companies are suing a San Diego biotechnology research and development company, alleging fraud and breach of contract.
Vehicle passenger alleges drunk driver caused collision
FRESNO — A vehicle passenger is suing a motorist, alleging driving under the influence of alcohol caused a collision that injured the plaintiff.
Bank alleges customer owes nearly $33,000
FRESNO — A bank is suing a customer, alleging she owes nearly $33,000 for breach of contract.