News from July 2018
Appeals court orders the return of $330 million to foreclosure settlement fund
A California appellate court ordered the return of more than $330 million to the National Mortgage Settlement (NMS) Deposit Fund after finding state officials unlawfully used the money for the state's general fund.
Owners of Santa Rosa mobile home community ask to move suit over cleanup after wildfires moved to federal court
SAN FRANCISCO – Hometown America Management Corp., which owns The Orchard Park mobile community in Santa Rosa, recently filed a motion to transfer to federal court a lawsuit alleging they violated the Mobilehome Residency Law and the Elder Abuse and Dependent Adult Civil Protection Act by charging fees and delaying cleanup after wildfires destroyed many mobile homes in the community.
Companies petition U.S. Supreme Court for review of California lead-based paint judgment
SAN FRANCISCO – Three companies on the hook for a potential billion dollar judgment have asked the U.S. Supreme Court to review a public nuisance case filed by 10 counties and cities in California mandating they clean up lead-based paint in dwellings.
Walmart shopper alleges fall in soap aisle caused injuries
FRESNO – A Walmart shopper has filed suit against the company over allegations its negligence caused a fall.
Trust Capital Funding alleged to have unlawfully called consumer for marketing purposes
LOS ANGELES – A Canyon Country consumer alleges a loan company unlawfully contacted him to solicit its services.
Deputy U.S. marshal files suit over discrimination allegations
LOS ANGELES – A former U.S. Marshal deputy alleges he was subjected to a hostile work environment and discriminated against.
Best-selling author's lawsuit is a novel in and of itself, says copyright infringement attorney
The recent plagiarism lawsuit against Emma Cline, the best-selling author of "The Girls," reads like a book to one copyright expert.
Altair Instruments accuses QVC, Homedics of patent infringement with skincare device
LOS ANGELES – A Ventura corporation alleges a home shopping network is selling an infringing microdermabrasion device.
Zinni Media Concept seeks refund of $210,000 it paid for Floyd Mayweather Jr. appearances
LOS ANGELES – A Nigerian corporation alleges it is owed $210,000 it paid to have boxer Floyd Mayweather Jr. make celebrity appearances that never occurred.
Colgate-Palmolive settles lawsuit claiming cancerous fibers in baby powder
A Southern California man claiming Colgate-Palmolive baby powder caused him cancer has reached a settlement with the major brand before the trial even started.
Messianic Christian alleges Charter Communications did not hire her because of religious beliefs
LOS ANGELES – An Encino Messianic Christian alleges she was not hired for a job because of her unavailability to work on Saturdays because of her religious beliefs.
Consumer claims Solar Engine, Greensky of Georgia failed to complete installation of solar system
FRESNO – A man alleges two companies failed to install a solar system per the terms of a contract.
San Jose business claims New Jersey church failed to repay firm for solar energy system
SAN JOSE – San Jose-based Technology Credit Corp. (TCC) recently filed a suit in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California, San Jose Division, against the First Assembly of God of Cold Springs (Cold Springs) claiming the church breached their contract when they refused to repay TCC for funding the purchase of their solar energy system.
Judge throws out copyright lawsuit filed by ex-lover against author Emma Cline
A federal judge dismissed a copyright claim by the romantic partner of Emma Cline, author of the 2016 best-selling novel "The Girls."
Appeals court backs DMV immunity claim in lawsuit filed by motorcyclist severely injured in car accident
SAN FRANCISCO – California’s 1st District Court of Appeal recently upheld a Sonoma County Superior Court judgment favoring the state's Department of Motor Vehicles in a lawsuit alleging the department was responsible for the severe injuries of a man injured in a car accident due to its failure to revoke the license of the driver who caused the accident.
Appeals court vacates denial of PG&E petition for summary adjudication in Butte Fire case
SACRAMENTO – An appeals court recently vacated a decision denying a motion for summary adjudication in a lawsuit involving the Butte Fire that started in Jackson and swept through Calaveras and Amador counties in September 2015.
Motorist alleges injuries after auto accident a Fresno intersection
FRESNO – A motorist alleges she was injured in a collision at a Fresno intersection.
Passenger allegedly injured in accident seeks damages from Pacific Storage, employee
FRESNO – A Merced County man alleges that he was injured as a passenger in a Fresno accident when the vehicle was rear-ended by a Stockton company's employee.
Driver alleged to have failed to yield in Fresno auto accident
FRESNO – A driver alleges he suffered permanent bodily injury when his vehicle was struck in Fresno.
Consumer claims Nissan vehicle was defective when delivered to her
FRESNO – A Fresno consumer alleges a new vehicle she purchased is defective and the manufacturer has failed to remedy the problem.