News from February 2018
Fighting 'misguided' lawsuits, Chevron shows it can play the climate change blame game too
SAN FRANCISCO (Legal Newsline) - Chevron Corp. has filed a third-party complaint against Norway’s state-owned oil company Statoil, seeking to include it in lawsuits by California cities and counties over global warming.
Policy holder alleges insurance company owes her millions
LOS ANGELES — A Bakersfield woman is suing an insurance company, alleging breach of duty.
Customer accuses credit reporting agency of violating FCRA
SACRAMENTO — A credit customer is suing Citibank and others, alleging violation of the Federal Credit Reporting Act.
Disabled man accuses Sacramento business of disability discrimination
SACRAMENTO — A disabled man who requires a wheelchair is suing Sacramento business operators, alleging disability discrimination and failure to uphold Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) regulations and violation of the Unruh Civil Rights Act.
Consumer accuses bank of violating TCPA
SACRAMENTO — A California woman is suing a debt collector, alleging violation of the Rosenthal Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (RFDCPA) and the Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA).
Disabled man accuses Gardena property owners of discrimination
LOS ANGELES — A disabled California man who requires use of a wheelchair is suing the operator and owner of a Gardena commercial facility, alleging disability discrimination.