News from January 2018
Experts: Alameda County jury's $17M compensatory damages verdict in talc case may skew future awards
Although it's not the largest award in a talc lawsuit, experts say the recent award of more than $22 million from a California jury to the family of a deceased paint-maker threatens to skew awards for future talc-asbestos lawsuits.
Disabled woman accuses Fresno hotel of disability discrimination
SACRAMENTO — A disabled woman is suing owners of a Fresno hotel, alleging disability discrimination.
Driver blames U.S. Customs vehicle for causing crash
SAN DIEGO — A San Diego County woman is suing the U.S. government, alleging negligent entrustment of a vehicle.
Consumers accuse debt collector of invasion of privacy
SAN DIEGO — A California woman has filed a class action lawsuit against a debt collector, alleging invasion of privacy.
Disabled man accuses San Diego property owners of violating ADA
SAN DIEGO — A disabled man is suing San Diego property owners, alleging failure to uphold Americans with Disabilities Act regulations.
Disabled man accuses El Cajon property owner of discrimination
SAN DIEGO — A disabled man is suing an El Cajon property owner, alleging disability discrimination.
California high court ruling in Novartis liability case differs from existing law, experts say
John Doherty argues the recent California Supreme Court innovator liability verdict holding brand-name pharmaceutical-maker Novartis AG liable for sickness caused by generic versions of the drugs the company once manufactured is quite different from what is widely perceived to be the letter of the law.
Disabled customer accuses Subway owner of discrimination
LOS ANGELES — A disabled man who requires a cane for walking is suing the owner of a Los Angeles Subway store, alleging disability discrimination.
Los Angeles textile company accuses competitor of copyright infringement
LOS ANGELES — A Los Angeles textile company is suing local competitors, alleging copyright infringement.
Finance corporation alleges customer owes $47,000
FRESNO — A leasing and financing company is suing a customer, alleging breach of contract in failing to pay $47,000.
Former employee alleges he was fired due to injury
FRESNO — A Fresno County man is suing his former employers, alleging disability discrimination.
Ex-wife accuses law firm of violating FDCPA
LOS ANGELES — A Los Angeles County woman is suing a law firm, alleging violation of the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA).
Disabled man accuses Gardena property owners of disability discrimination
LOS ANGELES — A disabled man who requires use of a wheelchair, is suing Gardena property owners, alleging disability discrimination, and violations of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), and the Unruh Civil Rights Act.
Mother, minor daughter allege medical center breached agreement
FRESNO — A mother and her minor daughter are suing medical facility, alleging refusal to accept reduction of lien.
Rimini Street to prosecute pending claims against Oracle after appeals court ruling
After years and millions of dollars in legal setback, Nevada-based Rimini Street says a mixed appeals court ruling earlier this month marks the beginning of turning around it's largely losing legal defense against Oracle Corporation.
Ballot initiative would provide $2 billion fund for statewide remediation of wide range of hazards
SACRAMENTO - A ballot initiative to fund a $2 billion bond for statewide remediation of lead paint, mold, asbestos, radon, pests, and other environmental hazards in homes, schools and senior citizen facilities will protect home values and alleviate a state housing crisis, supporters believe.
Ninth Circuit upholds ruling that lenders, marketers had no role in unwanted text
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit upheld a federal district court ruling absolving three lenders and two marketing companies from allegations they violated the Telephone Consumer Protection Act in connection with an unsolicited text message sent Dec. 6, 2011, according to a Jan. 10 opinion authored by District Judge Sandra S. Ikuta.
Zappos.com data breach complaint reconsidered
The U.S. Ninth Circuit Court has heard arguments over shoe retailer Zappos.com 2012 data breach complaint to consider if the consumer case against the Amazon company should be revived.
Food company alleges customer owes more than $400,000
FRESNO — An Arizona food company is suing customers, alleging breach of contract and failure to account and pay promptly more than $400,000.
Beauty products manufacturer alleges customer breached contract
LOS ANGELES — A beauty products manufacturer is suing a Florida customer, alleging breach of contract, negligence, unfair competition and unjust enrichment.