News from January 2018
Disabled man accuses El Cajon business property of discrimination
SAN DIEGO — A disabled man is suing the owner of an El Cajon business property, alleging disability discrimination.
Policy holder alleges insurer breached contract
Insured accuses Life Insurance Company of America of breach of contractSAN DIEGO — An insured is suing Life Insurance Company of America, an insurance carrier, citing alleged breach of contract.Bernadette Devera filed a complaint on Jan. 18, in the U.S.
California high court affirms stay in Right to Repair Act case involving claims of home defects
The California Supreme Court has granted a stay in a case involving the Right to Repair Act, which was created almost 20 years ago.
Disabled man accuses Torrance business owners of disability discrimination
LOS ANGELES — A disabled man is suing Torrrance business owners, alleging disability discrimination and failure to uphold Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) regulations.
Attorney: California Legislature should take up credit card surcharge ban
A U.S. Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals ruling earlier this month that California's law banning surcharges for credit card purchases is unconstitutional should prompt the California State Legislature to take another look at the ban, a regulatory enforcement attorney said during a recent interview.
Lawyer: ExxonMobil made 'notable point' in petition regarding bond offerings in climate change suit
ExxonMobil, in a legal filing against named Californian municipal officials, made "a very notable point" when it flagged up the failure to mention climate change dangers in bond offerings by cities and counties, according to a leading environmental law export.
Usual Suspects: Lawyers used to getting their way in MDL process to lead opioid litigation
CLEVELAND (Legal Newsline) - There will be a lot of familiar faces in U.S. District Judge Dan Polster’s courtroom in Cleveland on Jan. 31, when lawyers gather for a hearing on multidistrict litigation against the nation’s opioid manufacturers and distributors.
Former employee accuses Midas Auto Service of violating labor code
FRESNO — A former employee is suing Midas, alleging violations of labor codes.
California company accuses competitor of copyright infringement
LOS ANGELES — A California corporation is suing a competitor, alleging copyright infringement.
Disabled man accuses car wash owners of violating ADA
LOS ANGELES — A paraplegic who requires a wheelchair is suing owners of a Bellflower car wash, alleging failure to uphold Americans with Disabilities Act regulations.
Photographer accuses mortgage business of copyright infringement
LOS ANGELES — A photographer is suing a mortgage company, alleging copyright infringement.
Disabled woman accuses Best Western of disability discrimination
SACRAMENTO — A disabled woman is suing owners of a Best Western hotel, alleging disability discrimination and failure to uphold Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) regulations.
Disabled man accuses Los Angeles property owner of discrimination
LOS ANGELES — A disabled man is suing a Los Angeles property owner, alleging disability discrimination.
Former school district employee accuses plan administrator of violating ERISA
FRESNO — A Tulare County woman is suing an insurance company, alleging violation of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA).
Motorcycle operator blames U.S. Postal Service for crash
FRESNO — A motorcycle operator is suing the U.S. Postal Service and one of its drivers, alleging their negligence caused a crash that injured the plaintiff.
Disabled woman accuses Fresno Holiday Inn of discrimination
SACRAMENTO — A disabled woman is suing a Fresno Holiday Inn, alleging disability discrimination and failure to uphold Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) regulations.
Disabled man accuses Los Angeles restaurant of disability discrimination
LOS ANGELES — A disabled man is suing a Los Angles coffee shop, alleging disability discrimination.
Graphic artwork company accuses competitor of copyright infringement
LOS ANGELES — A graphic artworks company is suing a clothing business, alleging copyright infringement.
Consumer accuses debt collector of violating FDCPA
SAN DIEGO — A San Diego man is suing an Oregon debt collector, alleging violations of the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA) and the Rosenthal Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (Rosenthal Act).
Recycling company alleges client owes more than $37,000
FRESNO — A recycling system company is suing an equipment manufacturer, alleging breach of contract in its failure to pay more than $37,000.