News from August 2018
Specialized Bicycle Components alleges business owes more than $90,000
FRESNO – A Morgan Hill company alleges it was not paid for goods it delivered to a company.
Woman alleges Ranchwood Homeowners Association failed to repair step that caused fall
FRESNO – A Fresno condominium association is alleged to have failed to repair a broken step that caused an individual to fall.
'Slimy substance' at Fresno Sam's Club allegedly caused shopper to fall
FRESNO – A Sam's Club shopper alleges she fell at the Fresno store because of a substance on the floor near the frozen foods.
Driver alleges individual was traveling at 40 mph before rear-end collision at Fresno County intersection
FRESNO – A motorist alleges he was injured when another driver rear-ended his vehicle at the speed of 40 miles per hour.
GC Services alleged to have failed to disclose nature of call on voicemail
LOS ANGELES – A Long Beach resident alleges a debt collector left a voicemail for her and unlawfully failed to disclose its name or the nature of the call.
Man alleges disability cost him job offer with Alamo Rental
LOS ANGELES – A Los Angeles County man alleges he was turned down for a job because of his disability.
Suit over elder abuse allegations filed against Healthcare Centre of Fresno
FRESNO – A 24-hour skilled nursing facility in Fresno is alleged to have failed to provide proper care to a former resident.
Community Regional Medical Center alleged to have failed to warn of liquid that caused woman to fall
FRESNO – A woman alleges she was injured at a Fresno medical facility because of a liquid on the floor.
Former NFL player alleges Instagram post was defamatory
LOS ANGELES – A former NFL player alleges an Instagram post damaged his external reputation and caused other damages.
State Supreme Court says interest rates can be ruled unconscionable on high-risk loans of $2,500 or more
SAN FRANCISCO – The California Supreme Court recently ruled in favor of the plaintiffs regarding a the question of whether interest rates may be ruled unconscionable on loans of $2,500 or more.
Plaintiff witness says asbestos found in talc mine samples; On cross, witness admits products not tested
LOS ANGELES – A scientist called on behalf of plaintiff Carolyn Weirick in her lawsuit against Johnson & Johnson for the baby powder she claimed caused her mesothelioma said on Thursday asbestos fibers had been found in samples taken from the Italian and Vermont talc mines that supplied the company.
Judge rules California Guild can't use California State Grange marks
SACRAMENTO – U.S. District Court Eastern District of California Judge William B. Shubb made rulings on motions for summary judgment in a dispute between a national fraternal agricultural organization and a disaffiliated California group over the use of the Grange trademarks.
Seterus alleged to have continued to call Playa Del Ray man without his consent
LOS ANGELES – A Playa Del Ray consumer alleges that a North Carolina-based debt collector ignored his request to stop calling him.
Chula Vista veteran alleges discrimination was a factor in hiring decision
SAN DIEGO – A Chula Vista veteran alleges he was not selected for a position because he is African-American.
Barking dogs get a hearing before the First District Court of Appeals in a dog park nuisance case
SAN FRANCISCO – An appeals court has sided with the City of San Francisco in a dog park case filed by a city resident who claims the barking is a nuisance.
JP Morgan Chase's repeated phone calls for unpaid bills prompts lawsuit
LOS ANGELES - JP Morgan Chase is accused of calling a couple multiple times a day over an unpaid bill, starting in the early morning and continuing through the evening.
Walmart and its women's clothing brand are accused of copyright infringement
LOS ANGELES — A fabric designer has filed a class-action lawsuit against White Mark Universal Inc., Walmart and Does 1-10, citing alleged copyright infringement.
Motorist sues General Motors, claiming her new 2017 Acadia is defective
FRESNO — A Kern County, California, resident is suing General Motors claiming her 2017 GMC Acadia was defective and not in suitable condition to drive.
BAKER STERCHI COWDEN & RICE LLC: $224 million sought in Lawsuit against AT&T over cryptocurrency theft
A cyber thief was able to trick AT&T into providing Michael Terpin’s account information, enabling that thief to make off with nearly $24 million in cryptocurrency belonging to Terpin, according to a complaint filed in the U.S. District Court for the District of California in Los Angeles.