News from 2017
San Francisco attorney disbarred following years of alleged vexatious litigation
San Francisco attorney Demas W. Yan has been disbarred by the California State Bar after being found culpable in more than two dozen charges of misconduct after years of vexatious litigation, according to a state bar filing.
Gender pay gap bill moves to governor's desk
A Southern California legislator believes in doing bold things to make change.
3 retirement plan participants accuse General Electric of breach of contract
SAN DIEGO — Three retirement plan participants have filed a class action lawsuit against General Electric, alleging breach of contract.
Insurance company alleges motorist owes more than $31,000
FRESNO — An insurance company is suing a motorist, alleging refusal to pay for damages after causing a vehicular collision.
Businessman accuses partners of fraud
SAN DIEGO — A San Diego County man is suing business partners, alleging civil conspiracy, fraud, negligent misrepresentation and unjust enrichment.
Motorist alleges another driver caused crash
FRESNO — A motorist is suing a vehicle owner and driver, alleging insufficient measures were taken to prevent injuries.
Former employee alleges wrongful termination
FRESNO — A Fresno County woman is suing her former employers, alleging breach of contract, retaliation and wrongful termination.
Passengers blame driver of another vehicle for causing crash
FRESNO — Two vehicle passengers are suing the driver of another car, alleging he crossed traffic in a careless manner.
Sales employee alleges Virginia company failed to pay proper wages
SAN DIEGO — A San Diego County man is suing a Virginia company, alleging unfair competition and unpaid wages.
Massive Equifax data breach triggers legal action
SAN DIEGO — A San Diego County man has filed a class action lawsuit against Equifax, alleging violation of the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA).
Employee accuses health care staffing company of failing to pay proper wages
SACRAMENTO — A Wyoming woman has filed a class action lawsuit against a health care staffing company, alleging unpaid wages and violation of workers compensation acts.
Insurance company, buyer accused of negligence
FRESNO — A Fresno County man is suing an insurer and a buyer, alleging breach of contract and negligence.
California Citizens Against Lawsuit Abuse cheers recent dismissal
A Sacramento-based legal group is applauding the dismissal with prejudice of a class action lawsuit against an Internet advertising company that allegedly violated the Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA).
Debt collector accused of violating phone privacy law
SAN DIEGO — A San Diego man is suing a debt collector, alleging violation of telephone harassment statutes.
Paraplegic accuses restaurant owners of disability discrimination
LOS ANGELES — A paraplegic is suing restaurant owners, alleging disability discrimination and failure to uphold Americans with Disabilities Act regulations.
Inmate accuses detention facility of negligence
LOS ANGELES — An inmate is suing a Los Angeles County detention facility, alleging negligence and vicarious liability.
Skin care manufacturer accuses New York company of trademark infringement
LOS ANGELES — A California skin care manufacturer is suing a New York competitor, alleging unfair competition.
Patient accuses health care facility of medical negligence
FRESNO — A patient is suing physicians and a Clovis medical facility, alleging medical negligence during surgery.
Property owner accuses loan lenders of constructive fraud
FRESNO — A Fresno property owner is suing loan lenders, alleging they concealed material facts that resulted in foreclosure of the property.
California crop farm corporation alleges landlords breached contract
FRESNO — A California crop farm corporation is suing its Fresno landlords, alleging breach of contract and unjust enrichment.