News from January 2018
Audi, Volkswagen move to dismiss lawsuit over 'defeat devices'
Audi and Volkswagen recently filed a motion in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California to dismiss a class-action lawsuit against them, claiming the class of the plaintiffs’ complaints have nothing to do with Audi’s gasoline engines and are based just on information connected to the Volkswagen diesel emissions scandal.
Policy holder alleges insurance company failed to pay benefits
SAN DIEGO — A San Diego County policy holder is suing an insurance company, alleging breach of contract.
Consumer accuses debt collector of violating FDCPA
SACRAMENTO — A consumer is suing a debt collector, alleging violation of the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA), violation of the Rosenthal Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, intentional infliction of emotional distress and negligent infliction of emotional distress.
Disabled man accuses Sacramento property owners of violating ADA
SACRAMENTO — A disabled man who requires use of a wheelchair and a specially equipped van is suing Sacramento property owners, alleging violation of the Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA).
Disabled man accuses property owners of violating ADA
LOS ANGELES — A disabled man who requires a wheelchair for mobility is suing Bellflower property owners, alleging disability discrimination and failure to uphold Americans with Disabilities Act regulations.
Former employee accuses Disney of wrongful termination
LOS ANGELES — A former employee is suing a unit of Walt Disney, alleging discrimination, violation of the Family and Medical Leave Act and wrongful termination.
Photographer accuses consulting firm of copyright infringement
LOS ANGELES — A photographer is suing a consulting firm, alleging copyright infringement.
4th District Court of Appeals hears religious discrimination case
California's 4th District Court of Appeals affirmed, reversed and remanded a religious discrimination appeal.
Legality of credit card surcharges affirmed on appeal
The 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals has affirmed summary judgment for commerce credit card surcharges.
Photographer sues eBay over alleged copyright infringement
A San Diego photographer is suing eBay, citing alleged copyright infringement.
Gold River attorney faces 2 years' probation
Gold River attorney Michael Joseph Baytosh faces two years' probation following a California State Bar recommendation over multiple counts of misconduct in a single client matter.
State bar recommends San Diego attorney be suspended
San Diego attorney Manuel Angel Gonzalez faces a possible minimum of two years' suspension following a California State Bar recommendation regarding 25 counts of misconduct in six consolidated matters.
California State Bar Court recommends suspension, probation for longtime Lafayette attorney
Lafayette attorney Diddo Ruth Clark, practicing in California for almost 40 years, faces suspension and probation following a California State Bar recommendation over three counts of professional misconduct stemming from "discord" in her family.
United Policyholders weighs in on insurance dispute between Office Depot and AIG
As the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals is set to hear arguments in a coverage dispute between Office Depot and AIG, an amicus curiae brief was filed by nonprofit United Policyholders.
Iphone users claim Apple slows down older units
LOS ANGELES — Iphone users have filed a class-action lawsuit against Apple Inc., citing alleged breach of implied contract and trespass to chattel.
Appeal filed in tracking antitrust suit against Facebook
Attorney David Krueger says the case against Facebook has the potential to be precedent-setting as it hits on a lot of hot-button issues facing courts today.
Stanford professor says judicial misconduct no longer tolerated
An investigation into the activities of Alex Kozinski, a former judge on the U.S. 9th Circuit Court of Appeals, will not continue after he resigned from his position.
Insurer alleges customer owes more than $27,000
FRESNO — An insurance company is suing a customer, alleging it owes more than $27,000 for breach of contract.
Photographer accuses conservation group of copyright infringement
LOS ANGELES — A photographer is suing a conservation group, alleging copyright infringement.
Vehicle passenger blames motorist in another car for causing crash
FRESNO — A vehicle passenger is suing the driver of another vehicle, alleging negligent driving caused a crash that injured the plaintiff..