News from October 2017
Finance company alleges customers owe nearly $100,000
FRESNO — A finance company is suing two Fresno County customers, alleging they owe nearly $100,000 for breach of contract.
Former city employee accuses Lemon Grove officials of retaliation
Former employee sues individualsSAN DIEGO — A former employee is suing Jerry Jones, Lydia Romer and Does 1-100, individuals, citing alleged retaliation.Marcus Bush filed a complaint on Oct. 4, in the U.S.
California produce company alleges distributors owe more than $57,000
SACRAMENTO — A California produce company is suing distributors, alleging they owe more than $57,000 for breach of contract, negligence and unjust enrichment.
Paraplegic accuses San Diego County property owner of disability discrimination
SAN DIEGO — A paraplegic man is suing San Diego property owners, alleging disability discrimination and failure to uphold Americans with Disabilities Act regulations.
Disabled woman accuses Tulare commercial property of disability discrimination
SACRAMENTO — A disabled woman is suing Tulare property owners, alleging disability discrimination.
Parent blames Fresno County for son's death
SACRAMENTO — A mother is suing Fresno County and others, alleging wrongful death and negligence after her son's body was found hanging by a sheet in the Fresno County Jail.
Contractors allege clients owe nearly $70,000
FRESNO — A California licensed contractor is suing clients, alleging they owe nearly $70,000 for breach of contract.
Driver, passengers allege another motorist caused crash
FRESNO — A Fresno County family is suing vehicle owner and driver, alleging negligence caused a vehicle crash.
Customer alleges Ford Explorer in poor condition
FRESNO — A Fresno County man is suing Ford, alleging breach of implied warranty.
Los Angeles attorney disbarred following 9 counts of misconduct
Los Angeles attorney Brendt Curtis Butler has been disbarred by default by the California State Bar following nine counts of misconduct stemming from two correlated client matters, according to a recent state bar filing.
Motorist accuses another driver of causing violent collision
FRESNO — A motorist is suing another driver, alleging the defendant's negligence caused a crash that led to injuries.
Customer accuses auto distributor of violating TILA
LOS ANGELES — A Los Angeles County woman is suing an auto dealer, alleging violation of the Truth in Lending Act (TILA).
KFC property owner accused of disability discrimination
SAN DIEGO — A California man with disabilities is suing an El Centro property owner, alleging disability discrimination.
Senate Bill 33 described as job killer, consumer protection
SACRAMENTO – Senate Bill 33, which would require arbitration of a dispute between a bank and a plaintiff even if a complaint was thought to be without substantive merit, has drawn the ire of state capital lawmakers who predict it would be a job killer.
Orange County company accused of phone privacy violations
SAN DIEGO — A San Diego County man has filed a class action lawsuit against an Orange County company, alleging violation of the Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA).
Credit services business accused of invasion of privacy
SAN DIEGO — A San Diego County woman has filed a class action lawsuit against a credit services business, alleging invasion of privacy.
Santa Ana attorney disbarred over misappropriation, other allegations
Santa Ana attorney John Thomas Dzialo has been disbarred by the California State Bar following four counts of misconduct, including misappropriation, in a single client matter, according to a recent state bar filing.
San Francisco lawyer recommended for partially stayed suspension over immigration case misconduct
San Francisco attorney Frank Patrick Sprouls faces a six-month suspension following a California State Bar filing after being found culpable in three counts of misconduct in a single client matter.
Fresno County couple accuses real estate business of contract breach
FRESNO — A Fresno County couple is suing a real estate business, alleging breach of contract, concealment, breach of fiduciary duty, negligence, intentional and negligent misrepresentation.
Children of deceased mother blame vehicle operators for fatal crash
FRESNO — The children of a woman killed in a vehicle crash are suing vehicle owners and the driver, alleging negligence and wrongful death.