News from February 2018

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Ford accused of faulty transmissions; judges order case to be consolidated in California

By Elizabeth Alt |
More than 100 plaintiffs have filed lawsuits against Ford Motor Company to claim a transmission in certain Ford models is defective.
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Consumer accuses debt collector of violating TCPA

By Jenie Mallari-Torres |
SACRAMENTO — A California man is suing a debt collector, alleging violation of the Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA).
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Disabled man accuses Gardena business of violating ADA

By Jenie Mallari-Torres |
LOS ANGELES — A disabled California man who requires a wheelchair is suing a Gardena company, alleging violation of the Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA), and the Unruh Civil Rights Act.
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Employee alleges company violated pay laws

By Jenie Mallari-Torres |
SACRAMENTO — An employee has filed a class action lawsuit against a North Carolina-based company, alleging violation of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA).
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Medical corporation accuses health care plan of violating ERISA

By Noddy A. Fernandez |
LOS ANGELES — A Culver City medical corporation is suing an administrator of the health care plan, alleging breach of implied contract and negligent misrepresentation.
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Class action challenges cities' for profit prosecution scheme; One paid $6K in atty fees over $225 ticket

By Ann Maher |
RIVERSIDE - An Indio property owner has filed a civil rights class action seeking to vindicate the rights of people who have been criminally prosecuted for municipal ordinance violations and then charged thousands of dollars to cover the alleged cost of their own prosecution.
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Assessment of California regulations needed, says business development exec

By John Breslin |
SACRAMENTO - If there is one person who knows the business of doing business in California and its relationship with state neighbors and rivals, it is Barry Broome.
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Customer accuses consumer reporting agency of debt misrepresentation

By Noddy A. Fernandez |
SAN DIEGO — A San Diego County man is suing a credit reporting agency, alleging misrepresentation in debt collection.
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Former air traffic controller blames Air Force for emotional distress

By Jenie Mallari-Torres |
SACRAMENTO — A former Air Force traffic controller is suing his former employer, alleging intentional infliction of emotional distress.
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L.A. fabrics business accuses competitors of copyright infringement

By Jenie Mallari-Torres |
LOS ANGELES — A Los Angels fabrics business is suing competitors, alleging copyright infringement.
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Disabled man accuses Sacramento property owner of violating ADA

By Jenie Mallari-Torres |
SACRAMENTO — A disabled California man is suing a Sacramento property owner, alleging violation of the Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA), and the Unruh Civil Rights Act.
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Consumer accuses debt collector of violating TCPA

By Jenie Mallari-Torres |
SACRAMENTO — A consumer is suing a debt collector, alleging violation of the Rosenthal Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (RFDCPA), and the Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA).
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The real public nuisance in California

By The Northern California Record |
Five years ago, at the close of a 13-year public nuisance case against ConAgra, et al. in which 10 California counties sought a billion-dollar judgment for lead paint abatement, Santa Clara County Superior Court Judge James Kleinberg urged defendants to give up.
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Paraplegic accuses Los Angeles property owner of violating ADA

By Michael Abella |
LOS ANGELES — A paraplegic woman is suing the property owners of a Los Angeles restaurant, alleging failure to uphold Americans with Disabilities Act regulations.
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Parents accuse L.A. school district of discrimination

By Noddy A. Fernandez |
LOS ANGELES — The parents of a disabled child are suing the Los Angeles school district, alleging breach of duty and disability discrimination.
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Disabled customer accuses gas station/car wash of discrimination

By Noddy A. Fernandez |
SACRAMENTO — A disabled man who requires a wheelchair, is suing a Sanger gas station/convenience story, alleging disability discrimination.
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Pasadena company company accuses electronics business of patent infringement

By Jenie Mallari-Torres |
SAN DIEGO — A Pasadena company is suing a San Diego electronics business, alleging patent infringement.
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Consumer accuses debt collector of violating FDCPA

By Jenie Mallari-Torres |
SAN DIEGO — A San Diego County man has filed a class action lawsuit against a debt collector, alleging violation of the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA).
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Policy holder alleges denial of disability benefits

By Noddy A. Fernandez |
SAN DIEGO — A San Diego woman is suing an insurance company, alleging breach of contract.
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AAA accuses Chula Vista Inn of trademark infringement

By Noddy A. Fernandez |
SAN DIEGO — The AAA is suing a Chula Vista tourist accommodation, alleging trademark infringement.

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