News from 2017
Class action securities fraud case against Amirys dropped
SAN FRANCISCO -- Plaintiffs in a class action securities fraud case against a California biotechnology company have dismissed the case, with no reason given for the dismissal.
2 employees allege freight business failed to pay proper wages
LOS ANGELES — Two Los Angeles County delivery drivers have filed a class action lawsuit against a freight business, alleging violations of the Fair Labor Standards Act.
Customer accuses Fresno County car dealer, agent of fraud
FRESNO — A consumer is suing an auto dealer and agent, alleging breach of contract and fraud.
Hiring agency accused of violating telephone harassment statutes
LOS ANGELES — A Los Angeles County woman has filed a class action lawsuit against a hiring agency, alleging violation of telephone harassment statutes.
Textile business accuses Nordstrom Rack of copyright infringement
LOS ANGELES — A Los Angeles textile business is suing Nordstrom, alleging copyright infringement.
Disabled person accuses McDonald's of disability discrimination
LOS ANGELES — A disabled man is suing McDonald's and others, alleging disability discrimination and failure to uphold Americans with Disabilities Act regulations.
Consumer alleges debt collector violated phone privacy law
LOS ANGELES — A Los Angeles County woman is suing an Anaheim, California, debt collector, alleging violation of telephone harassment statutes.
Trustees allege floor covering company owes more than $400,000
LOS ANGELES — Trustees are suing a floor covering business, alleging breach of contract.
Fresno tenant alleges landlords breached contract
FRESNO — A Fresno woman is suing property landlords, alleging breach of contract and unjust enrichment.
Fresno alleges property owners keep premises a public nuisance
FRESNO — Fresno and the state are suing property owners, alleging breach of duty for allowing the property to become a public nuisance.
Band management company accuses concert promoter of misappropriation
FRESNO — A Los Angeles County band management company is suing a concert promoter, alleging misappropriation of likeness, unfair competition and unjust enrichment.
Producer accuses movie production company of copyright infringement
LOS ANGELES — A Los Angeles County man is suing a movie production company, alleging copyright infringement and defamation.
Textile company accuses California competitor of copyright infringement
Textile company sues Italian Fabrics International Inc.LOS ANGELES — A textile company is suing Italian Fabrics International Inc., a California corporation, citing alleged copyright infringement.Standard Fabrics International Inc. filed a complaint on Sept. 21, in the U.S.
Couple accuses Fresno hospital of medical negligence
FRESNO — A couple are suing a Fresno hospital and its physicians, alleging medical negligence and breach of duty.
Pedestrian alleges drunk motorist caused crash
FRESNO — A pedestrian is suing a vehicle driver and others, alleging the driver was intoxicated when he ran over the plaintiff.
Service technicians accuse auto dealership of unpaid wages
FRESNO — Six service technicians employees have filed a class action lawsuit against a Mercedes Benz automobile dealership, alleging violation of workers compensation acts.
Insurance firm alleges trucking company failed to pay premiums
FRESNO — An insurance company is suing a trucking business, alleging breach of contract in failure to pay more than $27,000.
California appeal court upholds ruling on police retirement benefits
SAN FRANCISCO - The California First District Court of Appeal affirmed that a police association has no vested rights regarding its alleged retirement benefits.
3 consumers allege marketing company violated phone privacy law
LOS ANGELES — Three Californians have filed a class action lawsuit against a marketing company and its agents, alleging violation of the Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA).
Widow accuses musicians pension fund of breach of contract
LOS ANGELES — A widow is suing a pension fund, alleging breach of contract.