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News published on Northern California Record in January 2018

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News from January 2018


Policy holder alleges Aetna failed to cover disability benefits

By Noddy A. Fernandez |
LOS ANGELES — An Orange County man is suing Aetna, alleging breach of contract.

1st District Court of Appeal reverses ruling over Oakland’s appeals process

By David Hutton |
A panel of judges for the California 1st District Court of Appeal has reversed a lower court’s ruling that the city of Oakland’s administrative appeals process complied with the California Building Code.

California’s 1st District Court of Appeal overturns dismissal in Energy Commission review case

By David Hutton |
In a unanimous decision, California’s 1st District Court of Appeal, 4th Division has overturned a lower court ruling that dismissed a lawsuit challenging reviews by the State Energy Resources Conservation and Development Commission.

Disabled customer accuses L.A. gas station owner of violating ADA

By Jenie Mallari-Torres |
LOS ANGELES — A disabled customer is suing property owners of a Los Angeles gas station, alleging disability discrimination and failure to uphold Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) regulations.

Copyright owner accuses skin care company of infringement

By Jenie Mallari-Torres |
LOS ANGELES — A Glendale man is suing a skin care company, alleging copyright infringement.

Mother blames correctional facility for son's death

By Jenie Mallari-Torres |
SAN DIEGO — A mother is suing California Gov. Edmund Brown Jr. and other state officials, alleging negligence allowed her son to hang himself in a prison cell.

Paraplegic accuses Long Beach property owners of disability discrimination

By Noddy A. Fernandez |
LOS ANGELES — A paraplegic California resident is suing a Long Beach business establishment, alleging disability discrimination.

Woodland Hills consumer accuses Florida debt collector of violating TCPA

By Jenie Mallari-Torres |
LOS ANGELES — A Woodland Hills woman is suing a Florida debt collector, alleging violation of the Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA).

Disabled man accuses Torrance business owners of violating ADA

By Jenie Mallari-Torres |
Person with disability accuses business owners of violation of the ADA SAN DIEGO — A person with disability is suing Laurie Industries LLC, Carson Uniform & Fashion LLC and Does 1-10, business owners, citing alleged disability discrimination and failure to uphold Americans with Disabilities Act regulations.

Known serial disability discrimination litigant files again in California

By John Breslin |
A disabled woman suing a California hotel over claims of discrimination has filed dozens of lawsuits in the state and others in Arizona.

Photographer accuses eBay of copyright infringement

By Louie Torres |
SAN DIEGO — A photographer suing eBay, alleging copyright infringement.

Phoney Lawsuits: TCPA plaintiff didn't really want texts to STOP, group claims

By Carrie Salls |
SAN FRANCISCO (Legal Newsline) – A woman who couldn't follow directions to "STOP" receiving text messages shouldn't be allowed to sue over them, a group representing the interests of credit and collections professionals says.

Customer accuses debt collector of violating FDCPA

By Jenie Mallari-Torres |
SAN DIEGO — A San Diego County woman is suing a debt collector, alleging violation of the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA).

Disabled consumer accuses Gamestop of discrimination

By Noddy A. Fernandez |
LOS ANGELES — A disabled California consumer is suing Gamestop, alleging disability discrimination.

North Hollywood consumer accuses loan service business of violating TCPA

By Jenie Mallari-Torres |
LOS ANGELES — A North Hollywood woman is suing a loan service business, alleging violation of the Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA), the Rosenthal Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (RFCDPA) and the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA).

Disabled man accuses North Hollywood property owner of violating ADA

By Jenie Mallari-Torres |
LOS ANGELES — A disabled California man is suing a North Hollywood property owner, alleging failure to uphold Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) regulations.

Disabled customer accuses Los Angeles business of discrimination

By Noddy A. Fernandez |
LOS ANGELES — A disabled customer is suing a Los Angeles business, alleging disability discrimination.

Former salesman alleges Home Depot failed to pay overtime

By Noddy A. Fernandez |
SAN DIEGO — A San Diego man is suing Home Depot, alleging unlawful business practices in failing to pay him overtime.

Disabled man accuses Bellflower business owners of discrimination

By Noddy A. Fernandez |
LOS ANGELES — A disabled California man is suing a Belllower business establishment, alleging disability discrimination.

U.S. contractors allege companies owe more than $50,000

By Noddy A. Fernandez |
SACRAMENTO — A United States contractor corporation is suing a construction company and an insurance company, alleging they owe more than $51,000 for breach of contract.