News from January 2018
Driver alleges another motorist's negligence caused crash
FRESNO — A Fresno County woman is suing a vehicle owner and operator, alleging their negligence caused a crash that injured the plaintiff.
Disabled man accuses San Francisco property owners of violating ADA
SAN FRANCISCO — A quadriplegic man who requires a wheelchair and a specially equipped van is suing San Francisco hotel owners, alleging failure to uphold Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) regulations and violation of the Unruh Civil Rights Act.
A person with disability is suing California company for violation of the ADA
SACRAMENTO — A disabled woman who requires a wheelchair is suing a Fresno hotel, alleging failure to uphold Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) regulations.
Calexico resident accuses city of violating civil rights
SAN DIEGO — A Calexico woman is suing the city of Calexico and its officers, alleging intentional infliction of emotional distress.
Policy holder accuses insurer of violating ERISA
LOS ANGELES — A policy holder is suing an insurance company, alleging violation of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA).
Real estate investor accuses partners of negligent misrepresentation
FRESNO — A Fresno man is suing real estate investor, alleging negligent misrepresentation and fraud.
Adult content company accuses competitor of copyright infringement
SAN DIEGO — An adult content subscription website is suing an unidentified subscriber, alleging copyright infringement.
Northridge business owner accuses competitor of trademark infringement
LOS ANGELES — A Northridge business owner is suing a Wisconsin manufacturer of e-liquid vaporizer, alleging trademark infringement.
Window cleaner alleges unpaid wages
FRESNO — A window cleaner has filed a class action lawsuit against a Fresno company, alleging violation of workers compensation acts.
Legal scholar seeks reinstatement to practice law
LOS ANGELES (Northern California Record) — Renewed health and vigor is behind the decision by noted land use and planning legal scholar James Alan Kushner to seek readmission to the California Bar, following his resignation in 2012, Kushner said during a recent interview.
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Former employee accuses Fresno County company of violating workers compensation law
FRESNO — A former employee is suing a Fresno County company, alleging discrimination, retaliation, violation of human rights, violation of state law, violation of workers compensation acts and wrongful termination.
A consumer sues debt collector
SAN DIEGO — A San Diego County consumer is suing a debt collectors, alleging misrepresentation and negligence.
South Korea textiles business accuses Avenue Stores of copyright infringement
LOS ANGELES — A South Korea textiles corporation is suing Avenue Stores, alleging copyright infringement.
Disabled woman accuses Capri Motel of violating ADA
SACRAMENTO — A disabled Arizona woman is suing a public lodging services in Bakersfield, alleging failure to uphold Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) regulations.
Amputee accuses Inglewood property owners of violating ADA
LOS ANGELES — An amputee who requires the use of a wheelchair is suing Inglewood property owners, alleging failure to uphold Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) regulations and negligence.
Consumer accuses debt collector of violating FDCPA
LOS ANGELES — A Los Angeles County woman has filed a class action lawsuit against debt collectors, alleging violations of the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA).
Outcome of Apple-Samsung trial could affect patent value, experts say
Experts believe the ultimate resolution of a long-running head-to-head between Samsung and Apple over the design of their phones could have deep implications for the value of patents.
Patient accuses Fresno dentist of negligence
FRESNO — A Fresno patient is suing a dentist, alleging breach of duty and negligence.
Motorist blames another driver, owner for rear-ending vehicle
FRESNO — A motorist is suing a vehicle owner and operator, alleging negligence caused a rear-end collision that injured the plaintiff.
Motorist blames vehicle owner, operator for crash
FRESNO — A motorist is suing a vehicle owner and operator, alleging negligence caused a crash that injured the plaintiff.