News from April 2018
Archstone International alleged to have failed to provide uninterrupted meal breaks
SAN DIEGO – A former employee of a San Diego protective and technical security services company alleges that he was paid for overtime work at his regular rate of pay.
Judge denies plaintiffs’ request to dismiss 2 charges in $13M investment fraud case
LOS ANGELES -- A federal judge has denied a request to voluntarily dismiss two charges in a securities fraud case involving Chinese nationals who claim they were victims of a $13 million investment scheme.
Experian wants removed from lawsuit that says Tesla, others gathered info from driver's licenses
SAN FRANCISCO (Legal Newsline) – The U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California on May 16 will consider a motion to dismiss a defendant from a lawsuit claiming Tesla and others gathered private information from state-issued driver's licenses and then improperly used that information for marketing purposes.
Driver for Cross Country Logistics alleges he was not paid minimum wage
SAN DIEGO – A Bloomington man alleges that he was not paid a minimum wage while employed as a driver for logistics and delivery companies.
Bullets2Bandanges alleges Illinois company breached settlement agreement
SAN DIEGO – A San Diego company alleges an Illinois corporation breached a settlement agreement by prohibiting sales of its products.
Diversified Consultants alleged to have ignored cease and desist letter from Del Mar man
SAN DIEGO – A Del Mar consumer alleges a Florida-based debt collector ignored his cease and desist letter to stop calling him.
City of El Cajon alleged to owe unpaid overtime wages to employees
SAN DIEGO – Two city of El Cajon employees allege that they are owed unpaid overtime compensation.
ConsumerTrack alleged to have used photo on websites without permission
SAN DIEGO – A photography studio alleges an El Segundo internet marketing services corporation used a photograph without license or permission.
Nonpartisan groups petition U.S. Supreme Court in California's foie gras fight
WASHINGTON – Ilya Shapiro hopes the U.S. Supreme Court decides to hear foie gras producers and sellers' challenge to California's ban on the product in the name of freedom.
Woman challenges Aetna's termination of disability benefits
SAN DIEGO – A Spring Valley woman alleges her long-term disability benefits were unlawfully terminated by an insurance company.
Consumer claims he did not give DirecTV authorization to make withdrawals from his account
SAN DIEGO – A San Diego County consumer alleges DirecTV made two automatic withdrawals from his bank account without authorization.
Rony Commercial Maintenance alleged to have failed to pay janitor for all hours worked
SAN FRANCISCO – A San Francisco maintenance company is alleged to have misclassified a janitor as an independent contractor.
In suing Exxon over climate change, Boulder is hoping company's deep pockets will pay for its left-wing agenda, group says
BOULDER, Colo. (Legal Newsline) – It remains to be seen if Exxon will fight the latest climate change lawsuit against it in the same way it is attacking the first round, by scrubbing municipal documents for evidence of hypocrisy by the public officials filing them.
Man alleges condition of street left by Telfer Pavement Technologies caused fall
SAN FRANCISCO – A couple is seeking damages from a paving company over claims that substandard work on a street in San Francisco caused a resident to fall.
Tenants alleges owner of San Francisco property failed to maintain unit
SAN FRANCISCO – Former tenants of a San Francisco property allege that their unit was infested with rats.
Man alleges he was wrongfully terminated from New Marble Co.
SAN FRANCISCO – A former employee for New Marble Co. in San Francisco alleges he was terminated from his job without cause.
Homeowners allege Pacific Gas & Electric Co. tree trimming damaged roof, concrete
SAN FRANCISCO – Homeowners in Grass Valley allege their property was damaged by tree trimming performed at the direction of a utility company.
Consumer claims GMC Acadia has defects in steering system
SAN FRANCISCO – A Contra Costa County consumer alleges that a GMC vehicle he purchased has defects with its steering system.
NFIB senior staff attorney calls Wisconsin litigation funding disclosure law 'a step forward for small business'
SACRAMENTO – In the wake of the passage of a bill in Wisconsin dealing with amendments to that state’s civil litigation guidelines, Luke Wake, senior staff attorney for the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) Small Business Legal Center, said he believes the Wisconsin legislation is “a step forward for small business.”
Muni bus passenger alleges door closed on knee, caused black eyes
SAN FRANCISCO – A bus passenger alleges she was injured entering the bus because the doors closed on her.