News from February 2018
Lead paint amicus: Slumlords rewarded, low-income tenants stiffed if public nuisance decision stands
SACRAMENTO - As the Supreme Court of California considers whether to review a ruling that holds major paint companies responsible for remediating lead paint across the state, it will weigh several amicus letters filed by community and business organizations that also request a different outcome in the case.
Equity Asset & Property Management Inc. alleged to have unlawfully used photo
SAN DIEGO – A Colorado-based travel photographer alleges a luxury real estate investment company used his photograph without permission.
Man alleges Hadramout Restaurant does not have accessible parking spaces
SAN DIEGO – A San Diego restaurant is alleged to not have accessible parking for individuals with disabilities.
Glo Science Inc. accuses Million Dollar Smile, others of patent infringement
SAN DIEGO – An exclusive licensee of tooth-whitening mouthpieces alleges that two Chula Vista corporations have infringed patented designs.
Consumer claims Wells Fargo Bank submitted unauthorized inquiry to credit bureau
SAN DIEGO – A San Diego County consumer alleges a financial institution submitted an unauthorized consumer report inquiry to a credit bureau.
Patron alleges Nati's restaurant is not accessible to individuals with disabilities
SAN DIEGO – A San Diego restaurant is alleged to have architectural barriers that restrict access to patrons with disabilities.
Suit filed against BillMeLater Inc. over collection calls
SACRAMENTO – A California resident alleges a debt collector is unlawfully contacting her.
Man alleges parking lot at Stockton business is not in compliance with the ADA
SACRAMENTO – An individual with disabilities alleges a Stockton premises' parking lot is not in compliance with accessibility regulations.
Vertical Tank claims BakerCorp is infringing tank-related patents
SACRAMENTO – A Bakersfield tank and related equipment rental business alleges a competitor is using its patented designs.
Consumer claims Hunt & Henriques Inc. unlawfully sent him dunning letter
SAN DIEGO – A San Diego County consumer claims that a debt collector unlawfully contacted him.
San Francisco attorney faces suspension following alleged misconduct and disbarment in Northern District Court
SAN FRANCISCO — San Francisco attorney Gregory Melvin Haynes faces suspension following a State Bar of California recommendation over alleged misconduct during Northern District Court proceedings in 2009 and 2010.
Man alleges College Greens Executive Plaza LLC property doesn't have accessible parking lot
SACRAMENTO – A Sacramento property is alleged to have an inaccessible parking lot to individuals with disabilities.
Glacier Technical Solutions LLC alleged to have infringed Strategic Operations Inc. patents
SAN DIEGO – A San Diego tactical trauma training company alleges its patented surgical simulator product was infringed.
Suit filed against Bayview Loan Servicing LLC over loan modification application process
LOS ANGELES – A consumer alleges he attempted to apply for loan modification but was subjected to "years of unconscionable treatment" by a loan servicer.
Ascentium Capital LLC alleges it is owed more than $190,000 for loan
LOS ANGELES – A San Luis Obispo individual is alleged to have failed to pay a loan in full.
Consumer alleges Lakers Liquor failed to maintain parking space for disabled
LOS ANGELES – A disabled individual alleges a Los Angeles business did not have accessible parking.
Black man alleges Bakersfield police officers arrested him without probable cause
SACRAMENTO – A Bakersfield man alleges he was unlawfully arrested by members of the city's police department during a traffic stop.
Consumer alleges Advanced Asset Group threatened him with legal action in collection call
FRESNO – A Clovis consumer alleges a debt collector threatened to take legal action that could not be legally be taken in a collection call.
Danville attorney faces disbarment by default on five counts of misconduct, including not paying restitution
Danville attorney Daniel Herbert Neufeld, practicing in California for almost 42 years, faces disbarment by default following a State Bar of California recommendation over five counts of misconduct.
Oakland would pay 23.5% to private lawyers it hired for global warming lawsuit
OAKLAND (Legal Newsline) – The City of Oakland – one of eight California governments going big-game hunting by suing the energy industry over climate change – will pay private lawyers almost one-quarter of any recovery and says it does not have to disclose any communication with the firm it hired.