News from December 2018
Court activity on Dec. 31: Horacio Sanchez vs Rito Jose Parra
The Alameda County Superior Court reported the following activity in the suit brought by Horacio Sanchez against Rito Jose Parra and RKM Trucking LLC on Dec. 31: 'Complaint Breach Of Contract/Warranty Filed'
Court denies rehearing to school district on religious exercise case
A school district with religious practices in its policies—which were upheld by a district court—has obtained a victory in appeals.
Appeals court upholds lower court decision in Jiffy Lube arbitration case
An appeals court has upheld a lower court’s decision to refuse a petition to vacate the arbitral award of a couple who sued Jiffy Lube.
Immigration act leaves companies squeezed between federal and new state law: consultant
Employers in California are in an impossible position, squeezed between the state and federal governments, because of an immigration act passed at the turn of the year, according to one business location consultant.
Target agrees to $7.4 million settlement over allegations of improper hazardous waste disposal
Target has agreed to pay a settlement after it was alleged to have disposed of hazardous waste in an improper manner.
Motorist alleges she was injured in rear-end collision in Fresno
FRESNO – A driver is seeking damages from two individuals over a rear-end collision in Fresno.
Woman alleges she was injured when vehicle was struck in Fresno
FRESNO – A Fresno County woman alleges she was injured in a collision caused by a driver's lane change.
Woman alleges injuries after collision in Fresno County
FRESNO – A woman alleges she was injured when a driver ran a red traffic light in Fresno County and collided with her vehicle.
Paradise property owner alleges Lucito Insurance Agency failed to reinstate policy before Camp Fire
OROVILLE – A property owner whose Paradise home was destroyed by the Camp Fire alleges an insurance agency failed to reinstate her fire and casualty insurance.
Man alleges he was wrongfully terminated by Novoed
SAN FRANCISCO – A former employee of a San Francisco company alleges that he was wrongfully terminated for his complaints of not being paid his bonus on time.
Former Teva Sales and Marketing employee files suit over alleged sexual harassment
SAN FRANCISCO – A woman alleges she was terminated from her job as a sales representative after reporting allegedly sexist comments from another employee.
Siblings allege brother failed to honor settlement agreement over San Francisco restaurant
SAN FRANCISCO – Two siblings allege their brother failed to honor a settlement agreement and owes taxes.
Court activity on Dec. 28: Environmental Research Center Inc. vs The Ucan Company
The Alameda County Superior Court reported the following activity in the suit brought by Environmental Research Center Inc. against The Ucan Company on Dec. 28: 'Complaint-toxic Tort/Environmental Filed'
Court activity on Dec. 28: Ricky Owens vs Housing Authority of the City of Oakland
The Alameda County Superior Court reported the following activity in the suit brought by Ricky Owens against Housing Authority of the City of Oakland, Jefferson Oaks L.P., John Stewart Company and Satellite Affordable Housing on Dec. 28: 'Complaint Breach Of Contract/Warranty Filed'
Alameda County Superior Court: Actions Taken on Dec. 28
The Alameda County Superior Court reported the following activity on Dec. 28 in the suits below:
Court grants motion to amend complaint against Whole Foods Market in suit over 'hypoallergenic' labeling
SAN FRANCISCO – A consumer who alleged Whole Foods Market mislabeled some of its private-brand household and body care products as hypoallergenic has been granted leave to file an amended complaint.
Court activity on Dec. 28: Nancy Vargas vs Omid Gaini
The Alameda County Superior Court reported the following activity in the suit brought by Nancy Vargas against Omid Gaini, Rong Zhang and Jianguo Zhao on Dec. 28: 'Complaint Breach Of Contract/Warranty Filed'
Court orders for final distribution plan in case between SEC, Felix Investments
SAN FRANCISCO – A plan crafted both by the U.S. Securities Exchange Commission and an investment company has received an order for a final agreement.
Dec. 28: Alameda County Superior Court docket for toxic tort/environmental cases
The following toxic tort/environmental-related cases were on the docket in the Alameda County Superior Court on Dec. 28. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
Court activity on Dec. 28: Tyrone Dangerfield vs Mattress Firm Holdings
The Alameda County Superior Court reported the following activity in the suit brought by Tyrone Dangerfield against Mattress Firm Holdings and Sleep Train Inc. on Dec. 28: 'Complaint-Other Employment Filed'