News from October 2017
Customer accuses Aetna of breach of contract
SAN DIEGO — An insured customer is suing Aetna, alleging breach of contract and violation of ERISA.
San Diego police accused of excessive force
SAN DIEGO — A football fan is suing the city of San Diego and two police officers, alleging battery, excessive force and negligence.
San Diego manufacturer accuses competitor of patent infringement
SAN DIEGO — A San Diego manufacturer is suing a competitor, alleging patent infringement.
Disabled man accuses fitness club owners of discrimination
SACRAMENTO — A disabled man is suing Fresno fitness facility property owners and operators, alleging disability discrimination, Violation of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and violation of the Unruh Act.
Bank alleges corporate customer owes more than $20,000
FRESNO — A bank is suing a corporate customer, alleging it owes more than $20,000 for breach of a written business loan agreement.
Father blames swimming pool owners, operators for son's death
FRESNO — A father is suing operators of a Fresno swimming pool, alleging negligence caused the wrongful death of his son.
Employee alleges real estate business failed to pay proper wages
FRESNO — A Fresno County woman is suing a real estate business, alleging unpaid wages.
Employee accuses Foster Poultry Farms of discrimination
FRESNO — A Fresno County woman is suing Foster Farms, alleging discrimination and wrongful termination.
Passenger blames car owner, driver for injuries in crash
FRESNO — A vehicle passenger is suing the car's owner and driver, alleging their negligence caused a crash that led to injuries for the plaintiff.
Disabled man accuses car repair service owners of discrimination
LOS ANGELES — A disabled person is suing a Pasadena car repair business, alleging disability discrimination.
Motorist blames another driver for collision
FRESNO — A motorist is suing another driver, alleging the defendant's negligence caused a collision.
Disabled man accuses East Los Angeles property owners of discrimination
LOS ANGELES — A paraplegic California man is suing East Los Angeles property owners, alleging disability discrimination and failure to uphold Americans with Disabilities Act regulations.
Attorney: New technology causes spike in California copyright lawsuits
SACRAMENTO - A phenomenon called “copyright troll,” a person who misleads customers into using copyrighted photos, films or other media saying that their use is free, only to demand settlement money and threaten a lawsuit is becoming more common in California, said an attorney who specializes in such cases.
Disabled man accuses Fresno sports club of discrimination
SACRAMENTO — A disabled man is suing property owners of a sports club, alleging disability discrimination and failure to uphold Americans with Disabilities Act regulations.
Chinese technology company accuses competitor of patent infringement
SAN DIEGO — A Chinese technology company is suing a competitor, alleging patent infringement.
An invitee is suing individuals for assault
SACRAMENTO — A Fresno County man is suing a local motel, alleging assault, battery and violation of his civil rights.
Judicial body lauds decision to toss out $417 million Johnson& Johnson verdict
John Doherty views a California Superior Court judge’s decision to throw out a record-setting, $417 million verdict against Johnson & Johnson as a measure of gravity being returned to the judicial system.
Customer accuses Ford of selling defective vehicle
FRESNO — A Madera County woman is suing Ford, alleging breach of warranty in selling a defective vehicle.
Former employee alleges disability discrimination
FRESNO — A former employee is suing a Fresno County company, alleging disability discrimination, failure to reasonably accommodate and wrongful termination.
Aviation company alleges customer owes $420,000
FRESNO — A Fresno County aviation company is suing a customer, alleging he owes more than $420,000 for breach of contract and fiduciary duty.