News from February 2018
Tulsa attorney faces California disbarment for alleged failure to comply with probation requirements
Tulsa, Oklahoma attorney Jeffrey Alan Dickstein, eligible to practice in California for almost 41 years, faces disbarment by default following a State Bar of California recommendation over misconduct that stemmed from his 2010 contempt conviction in federal court.
Irvine attorney faces disbarment following child abduction conviction
Irvine attorney Shahrzad Talieh faces disbarment following a State Bar of California recommendation after she was convicted of abducting her 8-year-old twins in 2015.
San Diego Original Pancake House accused of violating ADA
SAN DIEGO — A quadriplegic is suing the owners of an Original Pancake House, alleging violation of the Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA).
Owners of E&M Auto Parts accused of violating Americans with Disabilities Act
SAN DIEGO — A man who is confined to a wheelchair is suing the owners of an El Cajon auto parts store, alleging failure to uphold the Americans with Disabilities Act regulations.
Owners of Vallejo gas station accused of violating ADA regulations
SACRAMENTO — A wheelchair-bound man is suing the owners of a Vallejo gas station, alleging disability discrimination and failure to uphold Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) regulations.
US Bank accused of disability discrimination
LOS ANGELES — A man who uses a wheelchair is suing US Bank, alleging disability discrimination.
ScholarMD says Spanish company stole its copyrighted material
SAN DIEGO — A California corporation is suing a Spanish corporation alleging copyright infringement.
Ace Furniture accused of violating Americans with Disabilities Act
SAN DIEGO — An individual is suing the owner of Ace Furniture, alleging failure to uphold the Americans with Disabilities Act regulations and negligence.
Turtle Creek Asset accused of misrepresentation in debt collection
SAN DIEGO — A consumer is suing Turtle Creek Asset, a debt collector , citing alleged misrepresentation in a debt collection.
California bill would extend time period employees can file harassment complaint
An amendment to California Government Code may stand to extend the statute of limitations that allows an employee to make a California Fair Employment and Housing Act claim from one year to three years.
Our Clean Waters alleges Calwest discharged pollutants into waterways
LOS ANGELES — A non-profit organization is suing a Delaware corporation, among others, citing alleged violation of the Clean Water Act (CWA) and Federal Water Pollution Control Act.
Trustees allege property buyers breached contract
FRESNO — Trustees are suing property buyers, alleging breach of contract.
Class certification complaint remains undecided in Hyundai/Kia fuel economy suit
The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeal has ruled a trial court abused discretion in a class action certification for a foreign car manufacturer.
Court rules California attorney general did not deceive voters
SACRAMENTO -- The Third District Court of Appeal has ruled in favor of Attorney General Xavier Becerra, who was alleged to have attempted to sabotage a gas tax repeal initiative.
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Contra Costa DA among signatories in Los Angeles 'sanctuary' case amicus brief
A Justice Department policy that ties federal funding to immigration-based requirements hampers local law enforcement and threatens public safety, Contra Costa County's district attorney said during a recent interview.
California companies' duty to defend important to note, attorney says
Attorney Alexander J. Berline said California's duty to defend law for employees is an important fact all businesses should consider.
Disabled customer alleges Alhambra liquor store violated ADA
LOS ANGELES — A disabled customer is suing the business operators of an Alhambra liquor store, alleging failure to uphold Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) regulations, negligence, unfair competition and violation of the Unruh Civil Rights Act.
Debtor accuses bank of violating TCPA
SACRAMENTO — A California man is suing a bank, alleging violation of the Rosenthal Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (RFDCPA) and the Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA).
Disabled man accuses Los Angeles motel of of disability discrimination
LOS ANGELES — A disabled California man is suing the owners of a Los Angeles motel, alleging disability discrimination.
Bad Science at NIOSH?
The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) was established by the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 as a research agency focused on the study of worker safety and health.