News from 2017
Couple accuses Ford of breach of warranty
FRESNO — A couple is suing Ford, alleging breach of warranty.
Ex-federal prosecutor: Could take 'many years' to understand DaVita RX settlement ramifications
Former federal prosecutor Nick Oberheiden knows health care fraud.
Ninth Circuit vacates Merck's summary judgment
PASADENA – California’s Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals has vacated a district court’s decision granting summary judgment to Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp.
Gallo Winery alleges Texas company failed to deliver annual cullet
SACRAMENTO — Gallo Winery is suing a supplier of recycled glass and plastic, alleging breach of contract.
Female employee accuses bakery of sexual harassment
SACRAMENTO — A Tulare County woman is suing a manufacturer of baked goods, alleging sexual harassment.
Disabled woman alleges Fresno restaurant fails to follow ADA standards
SACRAMENTO — A disabled Fresno County woman is suing the owner and operators of a Fresno restaurant, alleging disability discrimination.
Bank alleges Fresno County customer owes more than $33,000
FRESNO — A bank is suing a Fresno County customer, alleging he owes more than $33,000. .
Motorist alleges another driver caused crash
FRESNO — A motorist is suing another driver, alleging negligence.
Former employee accuses Popeye's of harassment
FRESNO — A former employee is suing the owners of a Popeye's restaurant, alleging harassment, discrimination, hostile work environment, intentional infliction of emotional distress, racial discrimination, retaliation and wrongful termination.
Disabled customer alleges Church's Fried Chicken violated ADA
LOS ANGELES — A disabled man who requires a wheelchair is suing Church's Fried Chicken, alleging disability discrimination, failure to uphold Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) regulations, negligence and unfair competition.
Fresno County property owner alleges fraud
FRESNO — An elderly Fresno County man is suing three defendants, alleging elder abuse, breach of contract, and fraud.
Disabled man accuses Pasadena property owner of discrimination
LOS ANGELES — A disabled man is suing a Pasadena property owner, alleging disability discrimination and failure to uphold Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) regulations.
Appeals court affirms district court decision compelling arbitration in AT&T case
SAN FRANCISCO – The U.S. District Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit on Nov. 11 affirmed a decision of the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California compelling the plaintiffs to seek arbitration in a class action alleging that broadband carrier AT&T falsely advertised mobile services as “unlimited,” when, in fact, they weren't.
Grandparents accuse Fresno school officials of unfair treatment
FRESNO — Two grandparents are suing Fresno school officials, alleging breach of fiduciary duty and intentional infliction of emotional distress on their grandson.
Guest accuses Bakersfield hotel of disability discrimination
SAN FRANCISCO — A disabled Arizona woman is suing a hotel and public accommodation, alleging disability discrimination.
Widow blames Union Pacific for husband's death
FRESNO — A widow is suing Union Pacific, alleging negligence and failure to warn of the dangerous substances in the workplace led to the death of her husband.
Biofuels business accuses law firm of negligence
FRESNO — A Fresno County biofuels company is suing a Santa Ana law firm, alleging negligence.
Motorist alleges other drivers ran red light, caused crash
FRESNO — A motorist is suing other drivers, alleging their negligence caused a crash that injured the plaintiff. .
Former employee accuses dentist of wrongful termination
FRESNO — A Fresno woman is suing a dentist, alleging retaliation and wrongful termination.
Motorist, passenger blame Selma employee for causing crash
FRESNO — A motorist and passenger are suing Selma and a city employee, alleging negligence caused a vehicle crash that injured the plaintiffs.