News from April 2018
Court affirms staffing agency Aerotek isn’t liable for client’s alleged failure to provide meal breaks
SAN FRANCISCO – The 1st Appellate District, Division of the California Court of Appeal has ruled that a temporary staffing agency doesn’t need to police its client’s meal periods.
Vacaville attorney faces disbarment by default, ordered to pay $10,000
SAN FRANCISCO (Northern California Record) — Vacaville attorney David Allen Hughes faces disbarment by default following a March 12 State Bar of California recommendation after he was accused of professional conduct rules violations in a single client matter.
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Attorney general candidate denies Commission on Judicial Performance allegations
SAN FRANCISCO – Former El Dorado County Superior Judge Steven C. Bailey, who is running for California Attorney General this year, has filed his response to the state Commission on Judicial Performance's notice of formal proceedings.
Los Angeles attorney faces probation over alleged misconduct in 4 client matters
SAN FRANCISCO (Northern California Record) — Los Angeles attorney Sheen Myong Na faces probation following recommendations in a March 5 State Bar of California decision over nine counts of misconduct in four client matters.
Orinda attorney faces disbarment following child pornography plea
SAN FRANCISCO (Northern California Record) — Orinda attorney James Edward Kroetch faces disbarment following a State Bar of California recommendation after his 2016 child pornography conviction.
Lincoln Benefit Life settles complaint against San Mateo County residents
An insurer that had alleged two San Mateo County residents misrepresented facts about their claims for benefit coverage and sought full reimbursement in 2016 has decided to settle its case.
Wheelchair user files suit against Fresno hotel over alleged condition at pool
FRESNO – A Fresno hotel is alleged to have a swimming pool that is not accessible to disabled patrons.
Man alleges he was terminated by Wonderful Citrus Packing because of age
SACRAMENTO – A Tulare County man alleges he was terminated from his job at a citrus company because of his age.
Former Downs North Bakersfield employee alleges hostile work environment
FRESNO – A Kern County resident alleges he was subjected to a hostile work environment by his former employer because of his ethnicity.
Flatiron Electric Group alleged to owe contributions to union trusts
SACRAMENTO – A Chino Hills employer is alleged to owe unpaid contributions to several labor union trusts.
4 Brothers Construction owner alleges individuals breached nondisclosure agreement
SANTA ANA – A business owner alleges two former employees misappropriated trade secrets.
Consumer files suit against Midland Credit Management Inc. over language in letter
SAN DIEGO – An Idaho consumer alleges a debt collector doing business in California sent her a letter that could cause a consumer to believe he or she could be sued over a time-barred debt.
Appellate court reverses San Mateo court's ruling in frozen fish payment case
SAN FRANCISCO – The latest development in a five-year legal battle between a frozen fish supplier and the individuals associated with four Japanese restaurants occurred on March 23 when the 1st Appellate District of California, Division Four reversed the ruling of the San Mateo County Superior Court that upheld default judgments.
Appeals court upholds ruling in favor of San Francisco in employee's discrimination suit
The 1st District Court of Appeal of has upheld the lower court’s ruling in favor of the city of San Francisco in a lawsuit brought by a city employee.
Attorneys for Johnny Mathis ask for Supreme Court review in window cleaning injury suit
SAN FRANCISCO – Attorneys for singer Johnny Mathis have asked the California Supreme Court to review a lower court's decision that there is enough evidence for a jury to consider a contractor's injury negligence claim against the legendary singer.
Experts testifying for plaintiffs in Monsanto action recalled by doubting judge
SAN FRANCISCO – Two expert witnesses who testified on behalf of plaintiffs suing Monsanto over claims a weed killer caused their cancer will be recalled to give further evidence.
Attorney suing NFL doesn't want to hang around sports bars looking for cheerleaders
SAN FRANCISCO (Legal Newsline) – The NFL says a former San Francisco 49ers cheerleader's multimillion-dollar antitrust lawsuit should stay dismissed, while the attorney for the woman says he should be allowed to review each team's payroll instead of trolling bars outside arenas for potential witnesses.
Fresno smoke shop operator alleged to have sold counterfeit RooR products
FRESNO – A Fresno smoke shop is alleged to have sold counterfeit RooR products.
Man alleges location owned by Woo Properties is not ADA compliant
LOS ANGELES – A wheelchair user alleges that he could not access the facilities at a Los Angeles property because of barriers there.
Molecular biologist alleges he was not listed as inventor in three patents, seeks correction
LOS ANGELES – A molecular biologist and biochemist residing in Shanghai, China alleges he was not listed as an inventor on three U.S. patents.