News from July 2018
Coastline Transport alleges borrower defaulted on lease, failed to return equipment
FRESNO – A company alleges it is owed nearly $80,000 for an equipment lease.
Cyclist seeks damages from driver who struck her while in Fresno crosswalk
FRESNO – A cyclist alleges she was injured when she was struck by a vehicle in Fresno.
Judge dismisses suit claiming trademark services company unlawfully practiced law
SAN FRANCISCO – A judge for the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California recently dismissed claims that a trademark services company made "false and misleading statements" and engaged in the "unlawful practice of the law."
Google moves California company's lawsuit over AdSense program to federal court
SAN JOSE – Google recently filed a motion of removal to have a class-action lawsuit against Google regarding its AdSense program moved from Santa Clara Superior Court to the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California, San Jose Division.
Appellate court grants attorney fees over California Truck and Bus Regulation battle
A California appellate court will award attorney fees in litigation involving new regulations for trucks and buses in the state.
Motorist seeks damages from Morning Star Trucking, driver over alleged injuries caused by blown-out tire
FRESNO – A driver alleges he and his vehicle were injured by a blown-out tire on Interstate 5.
Subaru vehicle owner alleges vehicle has defects with engine, transmission
FRESNO – A Lemoore consumer alleges a vehicle he purchased has issues with its engine and transmission and seeks rescission of the contract.
Heirs of woman killed in Selma accident file wrongful death suit against driver
FRESNO – The children of a woman killed in a Selma auto accident allege the driver that struck the woman's vehicle was driving while under the influence.
Fresno County woman alleges she was wrongfully accused of breaking into house
FRESNO – A Fresno County woman alleges that she has been injured by false and defamatory statements accusing her of burglarizing a residence.
St. Aloysius Catholic School teacher alleges she was terminated without probable cause
FRESNO – A Catholic school teacher alleges she was wrongfully terminated from her job from a Fresno school system.
Fresno seeks more than $40,000 from owners of demolished property
FRESNO – The city of Fresno is seeking reimbursement from the owners of a property after the city demolished it after multiple code violations.
Individuals allege driver rear-ended vehicle in Fresno, caused it to overturn down embankment
FRESNO – Two individuals allege they were injured when their vehicle was rear-ended in Fresno.
Producers Dairy Foods alleged to have failed to provide breaks
FRESNO – A former employee of a Fresno County business alleges he is owed unpaid wages and that he was not provided breaks during his employment.
Child allegedly injured by dog in Fresno seeks damages from owners
FRESNO – A minor child and his guardians have filed suit against the owners of a dog they allege injured the child.
Nonprofit challenges city of Coalinga's ordinance regarding political signs
FRESNO – A Coalinga resident and a nonprofit corporation that advocates on behalf of Latinos are challenging the city's ordinance regarding political signs.
Woman alleges bladder was ruptured during surgery at Central Valley OB/GYN Medical Group
FRESNO – A woman alleges she needed additional surgery and medical care after her bladder was ruptured during an outpatient surgery.
Defendant’s request to amend plaintiff selection process in WEN hair care suit denied
LOS ANGELES – A defendant's request to amend the selection process of plaintiffs for a class action suit involving Los Angeles-based hair stylist Chaz Dean has been denied by a judge.
Bid to introduce cancer warnings on breakfast cereal packaging fails in California court
LOS ANGELES (Legal Newsline) – A doctor's attempt to force cereal companies to display cancer warnings on the packaging of household name products sold in California has failed.
Summary judgment denied in case filed by Monster Film over fraud allegations
LOS ANGELES – A California judge has denied the defendants' request for summary judgment in an alleged fraudulent film investment case, claiming that plaintiff Monster Film Limited has solid ground for a lawsuit.
Judge awards $4 million in damages to Chinese investors in investment scheme case
LOS ANGELES – A California judge ordered $4 million in compensatory damages be paid to Chinese nationals involved in a fraudulent Los Angeles investment scheme.