News from April 2018
West Covina attorney faces suspension, probation over alleged commingling
LOS ANGELES (Northern California Record) — West Covina attorney John Fredrick Norris faces suspension and probation with conditions following recommendations in a State Bar of California decision issued March 23 over allegations of commingling.
Iranian doctor ordered to arbitrate harassment claims against hospital
California's 2nd District Court of Appeals issued a ruling March 14 ordering a former medical resident to arbitrate her claims of harassment and threats against White Memorial Center.
Passenger seeks damages over alleged injuries after bus was rear-ended in Contra Costa County
SAN FRANCISCO – A bus passenger alleges she was injured when a motorist rear-ended the bus.
Blinkee.com alleged to have unlawfully used Luminence photo on hair accessory packaging
SAN DIEGO – A Fairfax company is alleged to have used copyrighted images on its packaging for a hair accessory.
Coyote lawyer faces disbarment by default over misconduct stemming from continuing education requirements
SAN FRANCISCO (Northern California Record) — Coyote attorney Elizabeth Ann Mello faces disbarment by default following a March 21 State Bar of California recommendation over a single count of misconduct.
Driver seeks damages for alleged injuries sustained in San Francisco collision
SAN FRANCISCO – A San Diego woman alleges she was injured in a collision in San Francisco.
Settlement reached in case with insurer, Connect Art International over allegedly damaged art
SAN FRANCISCO – A settlement has been reached in a lawsuit centered on damage to high-end art that was kept in a San Francisco storage facility.
Surviving children of man struck by San Mateo County Transit District bus file wrongful death suit
SAN FRANCISCO – The surviving children of a man who died after being struck by a San Mateo County Transit District bus are seeking damages.
Couple alleges Chevrolet vehicle has defects, seeks damages
SAN FRANCISCO – A Vacaville couple alleges a General Motors vehicle they purchased was delivered to them with defects.
Oakland attorney faces probation after found culpable of failing to supervise support staff
SAN FRANCISCO (Northern California Record) — Oakland attorney DeWitt Marcellus Lacy faces probation following a recommendation issued March 5 in a State Bar of California decision that he allegedly failed to properly supervise his support staff during an appeals court matter in 2015.
Global Business Lending alleged to have made unwanted marketing calls
SAN DIEGO – A California consumer alleges his privacy was invaded by calls from a Florida company.
Luminence alleges Glow With Us used photo without authorization
SAN DIEGO – A La Puente company is alleged to have unlawfully used a La Jolla corporation's copyrighted photo on its products.
Consumer alleges Credence Resource Management keeps calling after receiving cease and desist letter
SAN DIEGO – A San Diego County consumer alleges a debt collector is harassing him with phone calls.
Man alleges Urbane Cafe patio area did not have tables to accommodate wheelchair
SAN DIEGO – A wheelchair user alleges he was denied full and equal access to a San Diego restaurant because the property was inaccessible to him.
Glowbys accessories creator alleges photos were used without permission
SAN DIEGO – A La Jolla company alleges its copyrighted images were used on the packaging of competing products.
Man alleges La Mesa restaurant's parking lot is not ADA compliant
SAN DIEGO – A La Mesa restaurant is alleged to not have accessible parking for patrons with disabilities.
Consumer claims Bahama Island Cruises used neighbor spoofing for call
SAN DIEGO – A San Diego County consumer alleges he was unlawfully contacted by the marketing arm for a cruise ship operator.
California AG protests federal bill prohibiting state regulation of student loans
In an effort to prevent the passage of a bill that would shield student-loan collection companies from regulation by individual states, California Attorney General Xavier Becerra joined with 29 other attorneys general March 15 in sending a letter to selected members of Congress.
Newport Beach lawyer faces disbarment after allegedly providing unlicensed loan modification services
SAN FRANCISCO (Northern California Record) — Newport Beach attorney Ronny Mor faces disbarment by default following a March 21 State Bar of California recommendation after years of allegedly providing loan modification services in states where his is not licensed to practice law.
El Cajon attorney faces disbarment by default for alleged failure to comply with probation
SAN FRANCISCO (Northern California Record) — El Cajon attorney Alexander Warren Tucker faces disbarment by default following a March 19 State Bar of California recommendation after he allegedly failed to comply with conditions of a prior probation.