News from April 2018
Woman alleges Uber X driver drove away before she was completely in vehicle
SAN FRANCISCO – An Uber X passenger alleges she was injured when the driver took off before she was in the vehicle.
Deliveryman files suit against dog owner after alleged attack
SAN FRANCISCO – A deliveryman alleges he was injured when a dog attacked him during a delivery at a San Francisco residence.
Spiegelman Wealth Management, others accused of fraudulent concealment
SAN FRANCISCO – A Roseville woman alleges she was harmed by the actions of insurance agents.
Driver involved in two different collisions the same day seeks damages from other motorists
SAN FRANCISCO – A woman involved in two separate collisions in San Francisco on the same day is seeking damages from multiple parties allegedly involved.
Judge recommends granting Fresno police officers’ motion in excessive force allegations case
FRESNO – A federal magistrate judge has made a recommendation in favor of two Fresno police officers who a man said used excessive force and unlawfully arrested him.
Consumer claims Judge Law Firm 'threatened' to charge for correspondence in collection letter
SAN DIEGO – A San Diego woman alleges that a debt collector used misleading representations in an attempt to collect an alleged debt.
Unclaimed assets bill halted, sponsor says needs more work
SACRAMENTO – A bill designed to stop California businesses being penalized for holding unclaimed assets has been put on hold as its sponsor believes it needs more work.
Judge overrules objection, reinstates motions in trademark infringment suit against BIC
A federal judge in the Southern District of California has overruled Marketquest Group’s objection to a status order and reinstated motions in a fair use lawsuit against the BIC Corporation.
Judge dismisses RICO suit against IRS
A federal judge has dismissed a lawsuit accusing the IRS of engaging in unauthorized collection activities in violation of the Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act.
Fed Ex successful in moving wrongful firing lawsuit to federal court
A former Fed Ex employee has filed a wrongful termination lawsuit in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of California, alleging age discrimination and retaliation and other wrongdoing.
Elderly passenger files lawsuit after North Tahoe Cruises fails to settle fall dispute
An elderly Nevada resident filed a lawsuit on April 19 in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of California, alleging that North Tahoe Cruises Inc. and other defendants did not address a safety hazard on a lake cruise boat after the plaintiff allegedly fell.
Petitioners ask court to order Gov. Brown, attorney general to comply with Trump immigration efforts
SACRAMENTO – Two California residents filed a petition asking the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of California Fresno Division to order Gov. Edmund G. “Jerry” Brown Jr. and Attorney General Xavier Becerra to comply with the promises made in their oath of office and enforce the immigration rules mandated by President Donald J. Trump, according to an April 20 court filing.
Judge: Calif. cities alleging doom in climate change lawsuits sold investors a different story
FORT WORTH, Texas (Legal Newsline) – California officials who are suing large energy companies are telling two contradictory stories while taking part in a targeted effort featuring state attorneys general, private lawyers and Rockefeller money, a Texas judge has found.
Woman seeks damages after auto accident in San Francisco
SAN FRANCISCO – A driver alleges she incurred medical expenses for injuries sustained in a San Francisco auto accident.
Florida couple alleged to owe nearly $50,000 on loan
SAN FRANCISCO – A Florida couple is alleged to have defaulted on a loan.
Absolute Collections Corp. alleged to have called woman over previously settled debt
SAN DIEGO – A consumer alleges a San Diego debt collector is attempting to collect an alleged debt that had been settled and resolved.
Wheelchair user alleges he did not have full, equal access at Gran Havana Cigar & Hookah Lounge
SAN DIEGO – A man who uses a wheelchair alleges he was not able to fully access a San Diego business because of architectural barriers there.
Heritage Portfolio alleged to have harassed consumer with unlawful collection calls
SAN DIEGO – A Coronado consumer alleges a debt collector is attempting to collect a purported debt that is time barred.
Man alleges negligent driver caused San Francisco collision
SAN FRANCISCO – A man alleges he was injured in a collision in San Francisco.
United States, Insight sue for payment of $570,367 allegedly owed for remediation work
SACRAMENTO – The United States of America filed a breach of contract lawsuit on behalf of Insight Environmental Engineering & Construction Inc. against Aecom Technical Services Inc., Federal Insurance Co. and 10 Doe defendants in connection with remediation work performed at Edwards Air Force Base, according to a complaint filed April 24 in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of California.