News from January 2018
Visitor alleges apartment owner's negligence caused her to fall through roof
FRESNO — A Fresno County woman is suing Fresno apartment property owners, alleging premises liability and negligence.
Property owner accuses former spouse of fraud
FRESNO — A Fresno County man is suing his former spouse, alleging fraud, deceit, and intentional infliction of emotional distress.
6 former employees accuses construction company of discrimination
SACRAMENTO — Six African Americans are suing a Bakersfield construction company, alleging racial discrimination and violation of civil rights.
Customer alleges KFC fails to comply with Americans with Disabilities Act
FRESNO — A disabled woman is suing a Kentucky Fried Chicken franchise in Merced, alleging disability discrimination.
Disabled woman accuses Atwater liquor store of disability discrimination
FRESNO — A disabled woman is suing the owners of an Atwater liquor store, alleging disability discrimination and failure to uphold Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) regulations.
Chrysler customers accuse manufacturer of concealment
SAN DIEGO — A Hemet, California, couple has filed a class action lawsuit against a vehicle manufacturer, alleging design defect.
Chula Vista attorney faces California disbarment by default over 2011 disbarment in Washington
Chula Vista attorney William Orval Guffey faces disbarment by default following a California State Bar recommendation over his 2011 disbarment in Washington state after allegations that included trust account irregularities and dishonesty.
Arizona attorney faces disbarment following suspension for practicing law without license
James Rudolph Andrews of Chandler, Arizona, faces disbarment by default following a California State Bar recommendation after he was suspended in Arizona over allegations that included practicing law without a license.
Northridge attorney faces disbarment for allegedly failing to comply with probation requirements
Northridge attorney Audrey Marie Ritter faces disbarment by default following a California State Bar recommendation after she failed to submit quarterly reports as required by a previous discipline.
Bitcoin owner alleges California company refuses to return property
FRESNO — A Bitcoin owner is suing a Fresno County company, alleging breach of contract, fraud and misrepresentation.
Environmental group California lab of violating Clean Water Act
LOS ANGELES — An environmental group is suing a California laboratory, alleging violation of the Clean Water Act (CWA).
Disabled woman accuses convenience story of violating ADA
FRESNO — A special education teacher with disabilities is suing the tenant and landlord of a Modesto convenience store, alleging disability discrimination and failure to uphold Americans with Disabilities Act regulations.
Trademark holder alleges corporate theft.
FRESNO — A Fresno County woman is suing a former business partner, alleging corporate theft and fraud.
Driver blames another motorist for causing crash
FRESNO — A vehicle driver is suing another motorist, alleging negligent driving while exiting a parking lot.
Texas attorney faces disbarment in California following suspension in Lone Star State
Attorney Mark Lane Loomi Welker of Quitman Texas, licensed in California since 1984, faces disbarment by default following a California State Bar recommendation after he was suspended for nine months in Texas.
Victims of IRS's tea party bias - and taxpayers - must see Lois Lerner's testimony, lawyer says
CINCINNATI (Legal Newsline) - Lois Lerner, formerly of the Internal Revenue Service when it discriminated against applicants for tax exemptions based on their viewpoints, claims Americans have no right to read statements she made under oath about why she did it.
Customer alleges bakery failed to comply with Americans with Disabilities Act
LOS ANGELES — A disabled man who requires a wheelchair is suing a Downey bakery store, alleging disability discrimination.
Bipolar sufferer accuses Turlock police of excessive force
SACRAMENTO — A man who suffers from Bipolar Disorder is suing Turlock police officers, alleging battery, excessive force, intentional infliction of emotional distress and negligence.
Disabled woman accuses Fresno property operators of disability discrimination
SACRAMENTO — A woman with disabilities is suing Fresno property operators, alleging disability discrimination and failure to uphold Americans with Disabilities Act regulations.
Home health care company alleges breach of contract
FRESNO — A home health care company is suing a Fresno man, alleging breach of contract.