News from February 2018
'Cross examination is going to be brutal': NYU law prof says climate change litigation is a loser
NEW YORK (Legal Newsline) – California officials who made dire climate change predictions about their localities' future in litigation against energy companies, but not in bond offerings, probably know by now their litigation is doomed, a New York University law professor said during a recent interview.
Fresno grain company accuses Global Natural of breach of contract
FRESNO — A Fresno County grain company is suing Global Natural, alleging breach of contract.
Parlier enforcement officer accuses city of unpaid overtime wages
FRESNO — A Parlier enforcement officer has filed a class action lawsuit against the city, alleging unpaid overtime wages.
Patient accuses San Francisco hospital of negligent care
SAN DIEGO — A patient is suing a San Francisco hospital, alleging medical negligence.
Disabled customer accuses Los Angeles liquor store owners of violating ADA
LOS ANGELES — A disabled man who requires a wheelchair is suing the owners of a Los Angeles liquor store, alleging disability discrimination and failure to uphold Americans with Disabilities Act regulations.
New York City mayor on podcast: 'Let's help bring the death knell' to the fossil fuel industry
NEW YORK (Legal Newsline) – New York Mayor Bill de Blasio is unashamedly up-front about what he wants to see happen to the fossil fuel industry.
'Dispassionate analysis' lacking in California climate change litigation, environmental attorney says
WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) – Government officials in California who made dire climate change predictions in lawsuits against energy companies but not to prospective bond investors didn't think hard enough before filing those cases, a Washington, D.C.-based environmental attorney said during a recent interview.
Consumer accuses credit reporting agency of harassment
SAN DIEGO — An Imperial County man is suing a consumer reporting agency, alleging misrepresentation in debt collection.
Disabled customer accuses Sacramento gas station owners of violating ADA
SACRAMENTO — A disabled California man is suing a Sacramento gas station owner, alleging disability discrimination.
Customer accuses solar panel business of false representation
SACRAMENTO— A Kern County man has filed a class action lawsuit against a solar installer company, alleging alleged fraud and unjust enrichment.
Consumer accuses credit reporting agencies of negligent misrepresentation
SACRAMENTO — A consumer is suing credit reporting agencies, alleging misrepresentation in debt collection.
Disabled man accuses frozen yogurt stand of violating ADA
SAN DIEGO — A disabled customer is suing owners of a San Diego frozen yogurt restaurant, alleging violation of the American With Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Unruh Civil Rights Act.
Montana attorney faces possible suspension following 2013 securities fraud conviction
Montana attorney Harris Day Himes, licensed in California for almost 40 years, faces possible suspension following a State Bar of California recommendation after his 2013 securities fraud conviction.
Anti-court clogging activist: Private Attorney General Act needs reform
SACRAMENTO – Lawmakers are seeking to reform the state’s Private Attorney General Act (PAGA), adopted by the California Legislature in 2004, because they contend that even with the best original intentions, the law hasn’t worked out as planned.
Kiley to reintroduce asbestos trust bill in California Assembly
SACRAMENTO – Staffers for California Assemblyman Kevin Kiley said his Assembly Bill (AB) 1056, designed to protect funds for the treatment of asbestos exposure, has been withdrawn but a new bill could be crafted later this year.
NBA's Rose asks court for sanctions against accuser
SAN FRANCISCO -- Near the end of 2016, then New York Knicks guard Derrick Rose was found not guilty of rape in a case brought against him by an unnamed woman. The case was widely covered, including in Sports Illustrated, as a landmark example of sports-related litigation of its kind.
Fight not over in protracted 18-year lead paint battle; Companies will seek USSC review
SACRAMENTO - While the California Supreme Court has refused to review an appeals court decision against three companies ordered to pay hundreds of millions for lead paint abatement, the long running fight over the deeply fractious issue is not over.
Eye care company accuses Kimberly-Clark of trademark violations
LOS ANGELES — A San Luis Obispo eye care company is suing Kimberley-Clark, alleging unauthorized used of its Soft Touch trademark.
British Columbia photographer alleges images used without consent
LOS ANGELES — A British Columbia professional photographer is suing a skin care company, alleging use of licensed images on its website without consent.
9th Circuit rules Wyland painting doesn't infringe on other artist's copyright
A federal appeals panel has ruled there was no copyright infringement in a case involving two works of art created 32 years apart.