News from February 2018
Customer alleges GM breached warranty on used Chevy
SACRAMENTO — A customer is suing General Motors, alleging breach of implied warranty.
Carpenters board alleges audits not properly submitted
LOS ANGELES — A carpenters' board of trustees is suing a construction company, alleging violation of workers compensation acts.
Customer accuses credit reporting agency of violating FCRA
SACRAMENTO — A customer is suing a credit reporting agency, alleging violation of the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA).
Debtor accuses bank of violating TCPA
SACRAMENTO — A California woman is suing a bank, alleging violation of the Rosenthal Fair Debt Collection Practices and the Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA).
Customer accuses Equifax of violating FCRA
SACRAMENTO — A customer is suing Equifax, alleging violation of the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA).
L.A. fabrics business accuses Saks Fifth Avenue of copyright infringement
LOS ANGELES — A Los Angels fabrics business is suing Saks Fifth Avenue and Does 1-10, alleging copyright infringement.
Philadelphia investment firm accuses San Diego business of trademark infringement
SAN DIEGO — A Philadelphia investment company is suing a San Diego financing service company, alleging trademark infringement and unjust enrichment.
Passenger blames Royal Caribbean cruise ship for injuries from falling ladder
SAN DIEGO — A San Diego County cruise ship passenger is suing Royal Caribbean, alleging negligence in keeping a dangerous condition aboard the vessel.
Disabled customer accuses Fresno restaurant of violating ADA
SACRAMENTO — A disabled California man who requires a wheelchair for mobility is suing property owners of a Fresno restaurant, alleging disability discrimination and failure to uphold Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) regulations.
Government accuses Encinitas Italian restaurant of discrimination
SAN DIEGO — The U.S. government is suing an Italian restaurant in Encinitas of employment discrimination.
Retailers get help from lawsuits when new Prop 65 regulations take effect
LOS ANGELES (Legal Newsline) – A list of products that require warning labels because they contain possible cancer-causing ingredients continues to grow in California, though retailers will be gaining some protection from litigation that stems from them.
Disabled customer accuses Holiday Inn owners of disability discrimination
SAN DIEGO — A disabled California woman is suing the owner of a San Diego Holiday Inn, alleging disability discrimination.
Employee alleges senior living facility failed to pay proper overtime
SACRAMENTO — An employee has filed a class action lawsuit against a San Joaquin County senior living business, alleging violation of the labor code and sexual harassment.
Disabled customer accuses Fresno auto parts business of disability discrimination
SACRAMENTO — A disabled man who requires a wheelchair is suing owners of a Fresno auto parts store, alleging disability discrimination and violation of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
GPS tracker developer accuses competitor of patent infringement
LOS ANGELES — A Sonoma County man is suing a competitor, alleging use of ian nfringed product without consent.
Lafayette City Council to mull options following court ruling to allow Deer Hill Road development referendum
The Lafayette City Council will decide on Feb. 26 how to best respond to an appeals court decision last week siding with a local preservationist group to place a referendum on the development of a 22-acre parcel on Deer Hill Road on the ballot.
Court denies attorneys fees challenge in Restoration Hardware class lawsuit
SAN FRANCISCO -- The California Supreme Court has ruled against Francesca Muller, a shopper who challenged part of a $36 million award in a class action lawsuit against Restoration Hardware Inc.
Ninth Circuit panel backs Union Pacific in right of way case
SAN FRANCISCO – The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit has reinstated counterclaims by Union Pacific Railroad on Feb. 7 centered on its leasing of land under 1,800 miles of its right of way to Santa Fe Pacific Pipeline LP to build a petroleum pipeline.
Strategic Partners wins $520,000 in attorney fees over medical apparel case
LOS ANGELES -- Strategic Partners Inc., a distributor of medical apparel, successfully defended itself against a countersuit, winning $520,000 in reimbursement for attorney fees.
Dell, Samsung concede wrongful death
A wrongful death settlement has been reached regarding a fatality caused by a computer charger.