News from September 2017
Auburn attorney disbarred following allegations of misconduct involving two clients
Auburn attorney Jamie Edwards Quadra has been disbarred by the California State Bar following 17 counts of misconduct involving two clients in client matters, according to a recent decision
California legal climate among nation's worst, survey says
California's lawsuit climate is bad and isn't getting any better, according to a video by Faces of Lawsuit Abuse, a project of the U.S. Chamber Institute for Legal Reform, which owns this publication.
New survey ranks California's lawsuit climate 47th worst in the nation
Litigation over a small businessman's pursuit of the perfect kitty litter scoop is one example of why the lawsuit climate in California continues to rank low compared to other states, according to a survey released this week.
Law firm accuses San Francisco of violating federal law
SAN FRANCISCO — A law firm is suing the city and county of San Francisco, alleging violation of federal law.
Labor group accuses insulation business of violating ERISA
SAN FRANCISCO — A labor group is suing an insulation contractor, alleging breach of contract.
Santa Monica software company alleges copyright infringement
LOS ANGELES — A Santa Monica software company is suing competitors, alleging copyright infringement.
Labor group accuses foundry of violating ERISA
SAN FRANCISCO — A labor group is suing a Nevada foundry, alleging breach of contract and violation of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act.
Legal association president: SB632 lacks attorney accountability
SACRAMENTO --The Civil Justice Association of California (CJAC) president argues the plaintiff bar's attempt to limit civil discovery asbestos deposition hours lacks attorney accountability.
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State Sen. Moorlach views SB33 bill as job killer
California Sen. John Moorlach said SB33 bill is looked at as a job killer, "like trial attorneys [that] push to try and avoid class action lawsuits."
Indio attorney's misconduct charges dismissed
Allegations of misconduct against Indio attorney Jerry Steven Morgan, including charges that arose from a 2007 gang-related shooting case, have been dismissed for lack of
Downey attorney exonerated in bankruptcy case allegations
A disciplinary action against Downey attorney Michael Anthony Rivera, accused of
California textile converter accuses New York competitors of copyright infringement
LOS ANGELES — A Los Angeles textile converter is suing New York competitors, alleging copyright infringement.
Amtrak worker accuses North America Life of violating ERISA
LOS ANGELES — An Amtrak worker is suing North America Life, alleging breach of contract and violating the Employee Retirement Income Security Act.
Employee accuses Union Pacific of negligence
SACRAMENTO — An employee is suing Union Pacific, alleging a hostile work environment and negligence.
Policy holder accuses North America Life of violating ERISA
LOS ANGELES — A policy holder is suing North America Life, alleging breach of contract in violating the Employee Retirement Income Security Act.
Communications company alleges New Hampshire business owes $16,000
SAN FRANCISCO — A California communications corporation is suing a New Hampshire business, alleging alleged breach of contract in failing to pay more than $16,000.
Employee alleges retail business failed to pay overtime
SAN FRANCISCO — A store manager is suing a New Hampshire retail business, alleging unpaid wages, violation of workers compensation acts and wrongful termination.
Composers accuse competitor of copyright infringement
LOS ANGELES — Two composers are suing a California competitor, alleging copyright infringement.
Customer accuses Ford of warranty breach
SACRAMENTO— A California man is suing Ford, alleging breach of warranty, design defect and negligence.
Deceased man’s family wins $13 million judgment in mesothelioma case against Hillshire Farms
The family of a man who died of mesothelioma caused by asbestos use at a sugar refinery owned by Hillshire Brands Company was awarded $13 million by a California jury in a wrongful death lawsuit.