News from 2017
Hawaii attorney's suspension imposed following alleged probation violations
Honolulu attorney Earle Arthur Partington, practicing in California for almost 48 years, is under a previously stayed suspension following an order by the California State Bar after he allegedly violated the conditions of his probation.
Insurance company alleges motorist owes $29,000
FRESNO — An insurance company is suing a motorist, alleging failure to pay more than $29,000 in subrogation claims.
Couple blames motorist for crash that injured husband
FRESNO — A couple is suing a motorist, alleging negligent driving caused a crash that injured the husband.
Disabled customer accuses burger restaurant of discrimination
SACRAMENTO — A disabled woman is suing a Clovis burger restaurant, alleging disability discrimination and failure to uphold Americans with Disabilities Act regulations.
Family alleges medical facility negligently handled remains of a relative
FRESNO — A family is suing a Clovis medical facility, alleging improper treatment of the remains of a deceased relative.
Former employee accuses Fresno company of discrimination, harassment
FRESNO — A Fresno County woman is suing the owners and operators of a local corporation, alleging discrimination and wrongful termination.
San Diego County property owner alleges tenant, guarantor owe nearly $85,000
SAN DIEGO — A San Diego County property owner is suing a tenant and guarantor, alleging they owe nearly $86,000 for breach of a lease agreement and breach of guaranty.
San Diego shopping center accused of disability discrimination
SAN DIEGO — Two Californians with disabilities are suing San Diego shopping center property owners, alleging disability discrimination.
Textile company accuses San Diego competitor of copyright infringement
LOS ANGELES — A textile company is suing a San Diego competitor, alleging copyright infringement.
Gonzalez Fletcher's gender gap bill vetoed
A California gender gap transparency bill will not become law in 2017, upsetting the sponsor who fought hard for equality in the workplace.
Los Angeles attorney disbarred over alleged misconduct in patent, trademark matter
Los Angeles attorney Andrew Yoshiteru Schroeder has been disbarred by the California State Bar following five counts of misconduct in a single client matter that involved the United States Patent and Trademark Office, according to a recent filing.
Disabled man accuses pizzeria of violating ADA
LOS ANGELES — A disabled man is suing Los Angeles pizzeria owners, alleging violations of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
Consumers are suing insurance comparison companies for violations of the TCPA
LOS ANGELES — A Studio City woman filed a class action lawsuit against a financial group, alleging violation of telephone harassment statutes.
Fabrics business accuses Burlington Coat Factory of copyright infringement
LOS ANGELES — A Los Angeles fabrics business is suing Burlington Coat Factory, alleging copyright infringement and vicarious and/or contributory infringement.
Couple accuses health care providers of medical malpractice
FRESNO — A couple is suing health care providers, alleging medical malpractice and loss of consortium.
San Francisco attorney alleges constitutional immunity in disbarment proceeding
San Francisco attorney Albert Miklos Kun, practicing law for more than 44 years, has been disbarred by the California State Bar over multiple counts of misconduct, despite his contention that the state bar is constitutionally barred from disciplining him.
San Pedro attorney disbarred after failing to comply with probation terms
San Pedro attorney Robert Arthur Degrell has been disbarred by the California State Bar after failing to comply with condition of his probation imposed in 2011 after admitting to misconduct, including misappropriation of client funds, in four separate cases.
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.