News from August 2018
Court says Common Core co-founder's breach of contract suit should be aimed at Pearson Education parent company
SAN FRANCISCO – A judge in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California recently ruled that the co-founder of the Common Core State Standards will have to go back to the drawing board on a breach of contract claim against education giant Pearson Education.
Seal Beach attorney faces disbarment by default after allegedly misappropriating more than $41,500
SAN FRANCISCO (Northern California Record) — Seal Beach attorney Marlon Magdadaro Alo faces disbarment by default following a California State Bar Court recommendation regarding five counts of misconduct stemming from two correlated matters.
Consumer claims Meridian Financial is reporting debt he does not owe
SAN DIEGO – A La Mesa man alleges two debts are reported on his credit report that he has previously disputed and does not owe.
Snooze HIC server files class action over allegations of unpaid wages
SAN DIEGO – A server employed by a restaurant owner alleges that it did not pay servers overtime, meal and/or rest period wages or waiting time wages.
African-American man files discrimination complaint against head of Department of Homeland Security
SAN DIEGO – An African-American man alleges he faced harassment and discrimination at his federal job.
Bristol Bay Native role-players allege they are owed unpaid wages
SAN DIEGO – Several San Diego County residents allege they are owed unpaid wages for working as role-players for military training.
Star Fabrics alleges Hot Ginger, others used textile design without consent
LOS ANGELES – A Los Angeles corporation alleges one of its textile designs was unlawfully used in garments without its consent.
Calif. court reduces penalties against law firm in paralegal's wage dispute
SAN FRANCISCO – The First Appellate District of the Court of Appeal of California has reduced the penalties on a law firm in a wage dispute between a paralegal and the law firm.
Asbestos claims dropping in Los Angeles County, experts question why
LOS ANGELES - Asbestos litigation appears, by many measures, to have reached the top of its curve, including in California, and particularly in Los Angeles.
Couple seeks more than $25 million in punitive damages over taxi collision in New York
SAN DIEGO – A San Diego County couple are seeking damages from a taxi driver and an insurance copy over a rear-end collision that occurred in New York City.
U.S. Customs and Border Protection employee files discrimination suit
SAN DIEGO – A man employed as a seized property specialist with the U.S. Customs and Border Protection Department of Homeland Security has filed a suit over allegations of racial discrimination.
Woman with spinal condition sues Aetna Life Insurance, claiming ERISA violation
LOS ANGELES — A woman claims that Aetna Life Insurance denied her long-term disability payments for an impaired lumbar spine, in violation of ERISA.
Lexington Insurance sues Durham Construction, alleging breach of contract
Lexington Insurance alleges the defendants allegedly broke a fire sprinkler, causing significant damage to insured property. The plaintiff is seeking to recoup its costs to cover the claims, alleging negligence.
Property owners claim Centex Homes violated California Building Standards
Several people who purchased properties from Centex Homes claim that newly built houses are "unfit" and "defective."
Home Depot customer claims he fell on loose cement at Highland Avenue store
Home Depot customer alleges that the retail company allowed for a "dangerous condition to exist" without posting a warning sign.
Tenants sue RV park Jack's Bayou Resort, alleging unsafe and unsanitary conditions
The plaintiffs allege that there is overflowing sewage and exposed wiring at the park, according to the lawsuit. They also claim there is a rodent infestation.
Service technician sues Premier Security Group, alleging unpaid overtime wages
A technician at Premier Security Group alleges that his former employer violated the California Labor Code and the California Business and Professions Code.
Beverly Hills attorney faces possible stayed suspension, probation over alleged probation violations
A Beverly Hills attorney allegedly failed to notify clients, co-counsel and others of his suspension last summer and failed to comply with the conditions of probation.
Los Angeles attorney faces possible suspension, probation following disbarment by U.S. Tax Court
The California State Bar Court recommendation would overturn the 2015 disbarment of a Los Angeles attorney from U.S. Tax Court.
Ninth Circuit reverses judgment in favor of YouTube creator in trademark infringement suit
SAN FRANCISCO – The U.S. Court of Appeals for the 9th Circuit reversed the district court ruling in a trademark infringement suit against Papyrus-Recycled Greetings and Drape Creative filed by a narrator of a popular YouTube video.