News from 2017
Agriculture company alleges customer owes $57,000
FRESNO — An agriculture company is suing a Fresno customer, alleging breach of contract.
San Diego County consumer accuses marketing companies of violating phone privacy law
SAN DIEGO — A San Diego County man has filed a class action lawsuit against marketing companies and agents, alleging violations of the Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA).
Bank alleges Fresno property owners failed to provide correct legal description in deed
FRESNO — A bank is suing Fresno property owners, alleging negligent misrepresentation.
Consumer accuses credit company of violating FDCPA
SACRAMENTO — A Moreno Valley woman has filed a class action lawsuit against a Modesto credit company, alleging misrepresentation in debt collection.
Disabled woman accuses California regents of discrimination
SACRAMENTO — A disabled woman is suing University of California regents, alleging disability discrimination and failure to uphold Americans with Disabilities Act regulations.
Ninth Circuit rules against Kimberly-Clark in toilet paper suit
The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals has reversed and remanded a district court’s ruling on a lawsuit involving personal care giant Kimberly-Clark.
Husband blames physician for wife's death
FRESNO — A surviving spouse is suing a Fresno County physician, alleging wrongful death and negligence.
Policy holder accuses Atena of violating ERISA
LOS ANGELES — A Los Angeles County woman is suing Aetna, alleging breach of her insurance plan.
L.A. County jurors find link between talc, mesothelioma unconvincing
&&& Johnson & Johnson scored a legal win in Los Angeles Superior Court Nov. 16 in what its legal team described as the country’s first trial to examine the claim that J&J talcum powder products cause a lung-related disease.
New standard set regarding NLRB arbitration deferral
SAN FRANCISCO -- The National Labor Review Board (NLRB) asked for an arbitration deferral and the U.S. Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals has granted the petition, setting a new standard.
California court issues injunction in Canadian order on Google searches
SAN JOSE – A California court has deemed unenforceable a Canadian order directing Google to remove search results from all of its domains.
Pacific Gas & Electric loses part of contaminated water case
SAN FRANCISCO -- The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit has reversed a lower court ruling in part but also affirmed part of the ruling in a case against Pacific Gas & Electric Company over contaminated water discharge.
Car owner blames Ford for faulty vehicle
FRESNO — A Fresno woman resident is suing Ford, alleging breach of an implied warranty due to a defective vehicle.
Parents accuse state educational agency of disability discrimination
SACRAMENTO — Two parents are suing state of California agencies, alleging disability discrimination and failure to uphold the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Disabilities in Education Act (IDEA) regulations.
3 consumers accuse California company of telephone harassment
SAN DIEGO — Three California consumers has filed a class action lawsuit against an Irvine company, alleging violation of telephone harassment statutes.
Insurance carrier accuses Deere of negligence
SACRAMENTO — An insurance carrier is suing a machinery distributor, alleging negligence and strict liability in tort.
Article III standing possible for consumers in future false advertising class actions
SAN FRANCISCO -- Consumers could have Article III standing under California false advertising laws, according to the U.S. Court of Appeals Ninth Circuit.
Environmental group accuses California company of violating Clean Water Act
LOS ANGELES — An environmental group is suing a California company, alleging violations of the Clean Water Act (CWA).
Growers challenge chemical labeled as causing cancer
SACRAMENTO - A collection of agricultural grower associations is asking a federal court for punitive relief in a complaint against the California Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment (OEHHA) and the state Attorney General’s Office, over the labeling of a chemical called “glyphosate” as cancer causing.
Disabled man accuses L.A. liquor business of disability discrimination
LOS ANGELES — A California man who requires use of a wheelchair is suing property owners and operators of a Los Angeles liquor business, alleging disability discrimination and violations of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).