News from August 2018
Man alleges Diversified Consultants called him seeking an unknown party
LOS ANGELES – A Tujunga man alleges a debt collector called him repeatedly to reach an unknown third party.
Wheelchair user alleges he encountered barriers at Hawthorne restaurant
LOS ANGELES – A Hawthorne restaurant is alleged to have failed to maintain the parking space for customers with disabilities.
Consumer alleges Liberty Mutual failed to conduct fair investigation of water damage claim
FRESNO – A Firebaugh resident alleges two insurance companies withheld benefits under her policy.
Consumer claims Ford vehicle has transmission and coolant system defects
FRESNO – A Fresno consumer alleges a vehicle he purchased in 2012 has defects and seeks rescission of the purchase contract.
Man alleges he was injured in Autobuses Coorinados collision in Merced County
FRESNO – A man alleges he was injured as a passenger on a bus in a collision in Merced County.
Class action over baby teether product continues, federal judge rules
A class action lawsuit against a baby teether manufacturer accused of falsely advertising the products as BPA free will proceed, a federal judge ruled Aug. 8.
Federal judge will not revisit tomato processors' legal battle
A federal judge will not reconsider her ruling in favor of two tomato processors accused of conspiracy and anti-trust violations.
'Bad Boy' apparel dispute continues in federal court
A licensing battle over "Bad Boy" apparel will continue, a federal judge ruled Aug. 2.
Consumers claim Chevrolet Cruz has defects that General Motors has failed to repair
FRESNO – Two city of Mendota residents allege a vehicle they purchased four years ago is defective and seek a rescission of the purchase contract.
Disabled employee alleges United Health Centers of the San Joaquin Valley denied her parking rights
FRESNO – A disabled woman alleges she was denied the right to park in the handicapped parking stalls on her employer's property.
Aurelio Ramirez Landscaping Services alleged to have failed to pay minimum wage
FRESNO – A Fresno County landscaping service is alleged to have failed to pay a former employee a minimum wage.
Former Service Master Advanced, Aladdin's Carpet employee files suit over sexual harassment allegations
FRESNO – A Merced County woman she resigned her position with a Fresno office because of unwelcome sexual harassment.
Man alleges he was injured by insecure load that fell off truck on road in Fresno
FRESNO – An individual alleges he was injured by the cargo of a truck traveling in Fresno.
Property owners allege damages from wildland fire allegedly caused by Fresno County truck
FRESNO – Property owners are seeking damages from Fresno County over a 2017 wildland fire that spread to their property.
Former employees of The Builder allege they are owed unpaid overtime wages
SACRAMENTO – Two Rancho Cordova residents who worked for a company for a few days earlier this summer allege they are owed unpaid overtime wages.
Photographers denied rehearing of copyright infringement by real estate listing service
SAN FRANCISCO – The the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals recently denied a request for a rehearing from two photographers who lost their copyright infringement claim against a real estate listing service.
Court addresses SEC motions, recovery options in case regarding Palantir, Facebook shares
SAN FRANCISCO – A California judge has ruled on a motion from the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) requesting the recognition of a claim by two investment firms and requesting the recognition of a shortfall regarding the reimbursement of funds in the case involving Facebook and Palantir shares.
Concealed carry ban on school grounds ruled constitutional
A group of concealed firearm permit holders and gun rights organizations lost an appeal on Aug. 3 over their opposition to a recent amendment of California’s 1994 Gun-Free School Zone Act.
Parts of testimony stricken in patent infringement case involving endoscopy systems
SAN FRANCISCO – A judge in the U.S. District Court of the Northern District of California recently ruled to strike testimony related to a patent case involving two medical companies that design and manufacture integrated operating room systems.
Consumer claims Nestle USA's No GMO Ingredients seal is deceptive
LOS ANGELES – A consumer has filed a class-action lawsuit against a food manufacturing company over allegations a seal displaying a lack of GMO ingredients is deceptive.