News from February 2018
9th Circuit remands case involving federal and state employment law
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the 9th Circuit has vacated a district court ruling based on demographic provisions and remanded it to the lower court.
San Diego police accused of wrongful conduct
SAN DIEGO — A San Diego man is suing the city and its police officers, alleging false arrest, battery and violating his civil rights.
Surviving relatives accuse Fresno police of wrongful death
SACRAMENTO — Surviving family members are suing the city of Fresno and Fresno police, alleging breach of duty, wrongful death and violation of civil rights.
West Pacific Electric accuses contractor of breach of contract
SACRAMENTO — A California utility company is suing prime contractors, alleging breach of contract and fraud.
A person with disability is suing hotel property for disability discrimination
SACRAMENTO — A disabled Arizona woman who requires a wheelchair, is suing a Fresno Rodeway Inn, alleging disability discrimination and failure to uphold Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) regulations and violation of the Unruh Civil Rights Act.
Policy holder accuses insurance company of breaching insurance contract
SAN DIEGO — A California man is suing an insurer, alleging breach of contract, and bad faith.
Disabled woman accuses Chula Vista property owners of disability discrimination
SAN DIEGO — A disabled California woman who requires a wheelchair, is suing Chula Vista property owners, alleging disability discrimination, failure to uphold Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) regulations and violation of the Unruh Civil Rights Act.
Disabled man accuses San Diego property owner of violating ADA
SAN DIEGO — A disabled man is suing San Diego auto shop operators, alleging disability discrimination and failure to uphold Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) regulations.
California appeals court denies class action status in U.S. Bank National Association lawsuit
SAN FRANCISCO – A California Court of Appeal denied a class action certification in a lawsuit against the U.S. Bank National Association on Jan. 17.
California Supreme Court denies review of public nuisance lead paint decision
SACRAMENTO - The Supreme Court of California has denied review of an approximate $600 million judgment that holds major paint companies responsible for remediating lead paint across the state.
Disabled customer accuses Encino property owner of disability discrimination
LOS ANGELES — A disabled California man who requires a wheelchair is suing Encino public facility owners, alleging disability discrimination.
Los Angeles corporation accuses clothing company of copyright infringement
LOS ANGELES — A Los Angeles corporation is suing a New York clothing business, alleging copyright infringement.
Disabled customer alleges Torrance restaurant violated ADA
LOS ANGELES — A disabled California man who requires a wheelchair is suing owners and operators of a Torrance restaurant, alleging disability discrimination.
Consumer accuses telemarketers of violating TCPA
SAN DIEGO — A San Diego County man is suing telemarketers, alleging violation of the Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA).
Disabled man accuses Bellflower liquor store of disability discrimination
LOS ANGELES — A California man with physical disabilities is suing owners of a Bellflower liquor store, alleging disability discrimination and failure to uphold Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) regulations.
Consumer accuses Capital One of violating TCPA
SACRAMENTO — A consumer is suing Capital One, alleging violation of the Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA), and the Rosenthal Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (RFDCPA).
Customer blames credit agency for not correcting credit report
Individual accuses reporting agencies of negligent mispresentationLOS ANGELES — An individual is suing Discover Products Inc.; Trans Union, LLC; Experian Information Solutions, Inc.; and Does 1 through 10, reporting agencies, citing alleged negligence.Elena P.
California high court clarifies home defect law
The California Supreme Court on Jan. 18 sought to end uncertainty over the state’s Right to Repair Act in deciding that a party who encounters defective home construction can file suit and no longer has to wait until a building defect has caused property damage or injury.
Pipeline serves a 'railroad purpose' as long as railroad operation continues and benefits, 9th Circuit rules
A pipeline can suffice as a "railroad purpose" under right-of-way rules granted to railroads in the 19th century, as long as the railroad benefits, an appeals court ruled this month.
Disabled woman accuses Fresno hotel of disability discrimination
SACRAMENTO — A disabled Arizona woman who requires a wheelchair, is suing a Radisson Hotel in Fresno, alleging disability discrimination, and violation of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Unruh Civil Rights Act.